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FY08 HXW

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,504 mi
Last recorded114,504 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HXW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 114,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 110,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2020 110,042 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 105,382 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 101,121 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,394 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 96,394 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Wipers smearing

Fail 5 Feb 2016 91,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jan 2015 78,247 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 78,247 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads app 3-4mm

slight play in o/s/f/inner ball joint

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,106 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 52,106 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 39,630 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,630 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 29,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,315 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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FY08 HXW is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FY08 HXW, 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 FY08 HXW registered?

FY08 HXW is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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