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FN08 YJA

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,356 mi
Last recorded94,356 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YJA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,356 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 94,354 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 86,762 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 May 2018 80,754 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2017 71,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,177 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under trays fitted.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 62,177 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 54,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 46,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn bold from outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 46,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn bold from outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2013 39,965 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,965 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,856 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,459 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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FN08 YJA is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FN08 YJA, 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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FN08 YJA is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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