CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY08 YLW

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,696 mi
Last recorded87,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 YLW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2023 87,696 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) relative to inner rack (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

low reading from offside parking brake

Pass 6 Aug 2022 79,034 miles

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

underbody rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2021 79,020 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 79,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 79,004 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings excessive wear due to gator defective allowing water ingress to steering rack internals (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside head lamp bracket broken but still secure

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,116 miles

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

exhaust sheet insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,029 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 66,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,044 miles

corrosion on suspension units x front springs / rear flexi ferrules corroding

engine cover fitted / slight rip on n/s/r tyre outer wall / signs of filler on n/s outer sill

Fail 4 Jul 2018 56,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on suspension units x front springs / rear flexi ferrules corroding

engine cover fitted / slight rip on n/s/r tyre outer wall / signs of filler on n/s outer sill

Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,221 miles

both front shock absorbers are corroded

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 55,221 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers are corroded

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

rear brakes are binding on slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,260 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,462 miles

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

n/s/f seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2015 50,462 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,317 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,240 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 33,700 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 27,962 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 22,379 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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY08 YLW is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HY08 YLW, 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

How do I check the history of HY08 YLW?

You can check the full history of HY08 YLW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY08 YLW registered?

HY08 YLW is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is HY08 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 YLW shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY08 YLW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY08 YLW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.