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EX08 XAJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,426 mi
Last recorded160,426 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XAJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 160,426 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 160,425 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,313 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 149,341 miles

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

slight wear and play in steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2019 149,340 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tailgate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight wear and play in steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2018 134,089 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 117,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge worn excessive (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer tread bald

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge worn excessive (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 102,227 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2016 102,227 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2015 84,249 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 84,249 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side lamps (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid high missing screen (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both white (1.4.A.2c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,377 miles

slight play in steering system

Fail 2 Dec 2014 66,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering system

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,210 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 48,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,975 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 20,260 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 14,922 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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EX08 XAJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EX08 XAJ, 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 EX08 XAJ registered?

EX08 XAJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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