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GJ08 SSO

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,207 mi
Last recorded75,207 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 SSO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 75,207 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2025 75,407 miles

Check Electronic parking brake' message displayed but it can be satisfactorily operated and all functions are working correctly

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill panel is dented

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing is missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 74,592 miles

'Check Electronic parking brake' message displayed but it can be satisfactorily operated and all functions are working correctly.

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Sill section is damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing is rusty

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing is rusty

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 74,592 miles

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

'Check Electronic parking brake' message displayed but it can be satisfactorily operated and all functions are working correctly.

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill section is damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing is rusty

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing is rusty

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 74,178 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Occasional message comes up on display but system is fully functional (1.1.6 (d))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill section is damaged

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing is rusty

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing is rusty

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 73,778 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing is broken (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 73,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing is broken (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 73,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 73,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 72,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,891 miles

Nearside Front Slight movement in steering arm ball joint

Offside Front Slight movement in steering arm ball joint

Rear Discs are in poor condtion

Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,425 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 65,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,369 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 60,369 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,707 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,700 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 34,854 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,854 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,219 miles

rear pads look low

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,727 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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GJ08 SSO is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GJ08 SSO, 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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GJ08 SSO is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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