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FN08 ZXU

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,243 mi
Last recorded142,243 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 ZXU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 142,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear heatshield loose

Fail 9 Jun 2025 142,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear heatshield loose

Pass 11 Jun 2024 121,297 miles

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

Nearside Sill damaged

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 111,242 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has play in joint

Offside Front inner tie rod has play in joint

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2023 111,242 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner tie rod has play in joint

Offside Front inner tie rod has play in joint

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 105,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod play

Offside Front Inner tie rod play

Pass 6 May 2021 100,898 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 95,969 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 85,508 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,099 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 63,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,975 miles

slight play in both inner rack arm joints

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,333 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 39,333 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,279 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish/damaged on outer wall.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,274 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 26,273 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,159 miles

osr tyre low pressure

Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,717 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 ZXU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

FN08 ZXU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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