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HY08 YVJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,591 mi
Last recorded86,591 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,591 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 31 Jan 2024 86,591 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,457 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 84,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,744 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,735 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 83,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 83,437 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,220 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 69,613 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak bad ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 69,445 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens damage (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak bad ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 49,112 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 49,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,648 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,304 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 58,308 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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HY08 YVJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HY08 YVJ, 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 HY08 YVJ registered?

HY08 YVJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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