MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight wear and play in steering rack
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
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
covers fitted
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)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
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)
slight play in steering system
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
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?
Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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