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EA08 MBU

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,987 mi
Last recorded103,987 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 MBU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 103,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o\s and n\s ()

Fail 6 Nov 2025 103,977 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o\s and n\s ()

Pass 1 Nov 2024 99,619 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside sill damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2023 94,375 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 90,600 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,732 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass damaged ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 85,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass damaged ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,997 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,414 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,867 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,867 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,017 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,045 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 58,044 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,777 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 46,192 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,192 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f dipped beam bulb slightly dimmer than n/s/f

Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f dipped beam bulb slightly dimmer than n/s/f

rear wiper split

slight play n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to split / crack

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre starting to split / crack

offstide headlamp dim

slight play in nearside front inner arm

Fail 26 Jul 2012 35,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to split / crack

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre starting to split / crack

offstide headlamp dim

slight play in nearside front inner arm

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,694 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,517 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 29,517 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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EA08 MBU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA08 MBU, 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 EA08 MBU registered?

EA08 MBU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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