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DU08 FAM

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,137 mi
Last recorded104,137 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FAM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Knocking Noise from Steering Side to Side No play detected (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 104,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Knocking Noise from Steering Side to Side No play detected (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 102,805 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 100,123 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 96,875 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very heavily on inner edge. Close to cords being exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,506 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn and split on edge . (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge wear . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 89,140 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 87,227 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 84,038 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 84,038 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal spongy

Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 75,520 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 69,466 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 69,465 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings n/s/f (2.2.B.1h)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 61,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper poor

Fail 27 Jan 2014 47,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper poor

Pass 14 Jan 2013 34,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,686 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,546 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 10,535 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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DU08 FAM is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU08 FAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU08 FAM registered?

DU08 FAM is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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