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FN08 YKU

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,334 mi
Last recorded202,334 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 202,334 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 202,333 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 May 2019 170,990 miles

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 28 May 2019 170,990 miles

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

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

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

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 12 Mar 2018 149,660 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 149,620 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 132,404 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 132,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,627 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,972 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,299 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 74,182 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,182 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 68,614 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 68,614 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,602 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 YKU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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