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FN08 YJW

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,575 mi
Last recorded112,575 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YJW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 112,575 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,508 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Top Mount bearing deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 97,310 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 97,310 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,618 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,794 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 83,794 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,518 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,477 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,783 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,688 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,077 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 40,077 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,714 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2011 8,722 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 7,854 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 YJW is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN08 YJW, 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 FN08 YJW registered?

FN08 YJW is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FN08 YJW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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