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HY08 YYS

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

305,794 mi
Last recorded305,794 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 YYS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 305,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 291,812 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 276,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 258,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 242,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 236,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 215,019 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 193,272 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 193,271 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 172,281 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 172,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 150,891 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 150,891 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 130,450 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 108,106 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 108,106 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 82,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,153 miles

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

near side front steering arm has slighty play

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 YYS is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

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

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