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FN08 YLO

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,925 mi
Last recorded79,925 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YLO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 79,925 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 77,402 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 74,915 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 71,203 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 67,283 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 63,778 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 63,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 May 2020 62,232 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn , cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 May 2020 62,232 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn , cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2019 58,225 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2018 51,581 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2018 51,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2017 45,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in sidewalls

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2017 45,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in sidewalls

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2016 39,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 33,282 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 33,279 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 27,592 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 20,617 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 20,617 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 13,961 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,046 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 7,514 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 YLO is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

FN08 YLO is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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