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FM08 SXT

2008 Renault Scenic

Brown Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,453 mi
Last recorded129,453 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 SXT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 129,453 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 129,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,607 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 116,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 104,672 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 104,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,667 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 90,667 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,894 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,390 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,870 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 61,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,767 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,341 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,907 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,868 miles

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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FM08 SXT is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Brown with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM08 SXT, 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 FM08 SXT registered?

FM08 SXT is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 SXT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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