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GJ08 RYX

2008 Renault Scenic

Orange Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,597 mi
Last recorded98,597 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 RYX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 98,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 98,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 95,175 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 95,159 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

unable to check near side front suspension properly

Pass 20 May 2024 93,099 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 93,099 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,844 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 83,086 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 81,197 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2020 70,993 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2019 73,897 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread is low on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2019 73,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread is low on edges

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,402 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 70,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,869 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 65,869 miles

Emissions not tested cambelt not changed (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot is hard (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,009 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 59,986 miles

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

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

boot is hard

Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,095 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,168 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,445 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,008 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,454 miles

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

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

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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GJ08 RYX is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Orange with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ08 RYX, 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 GJ08 RYX registered?

GJ08 RYX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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