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FY08 NEN

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,836 mi
Last recorded167,836 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 NEN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 167,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 162,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 162,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 157,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 157,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 152,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 144,338 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 138,626 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 132,714 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 124,048 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 115,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 105,419 miles

n/s/front inner tie rod play in steering system

Pass 8 May 2015 94,962 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 85,576 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 78,562 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 72,348 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 65,524 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,757 miles

nearside front steering arm has slight play in its fixing

Fail 4 Apr 2011 64,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front steering arm has slight play in its fixing

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 NEN is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FY08 NEN, 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 NEN registered?

FY08 NEN is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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