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HW08 EKV

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,736 mi
Last recorded74,736 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 EKV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 74,736 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 71,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 68,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 68,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 63,978 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 60,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 57,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,297 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 54,250 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,483 miles

wet when tested

Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,465 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,244 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 34,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,052 miles

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

all tyres have slight cracking to side walls

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2012 24,038 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2011 19,640 miles

passenger wiper rubber deteriating

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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HW08 EKV is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HW08 EKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW08 EKV registered?

HW08 EKV is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is HW08 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 EKV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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