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LJ08 GJV

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,704 mi
Last recorded67,704 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GJV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 67,704 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 64,831 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 64,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 61,886 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 61,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,408 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 52,117 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 52,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre edges low

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on edges

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 50,590 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on edges

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,825 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 43,871 miles

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

front tyres tread depths low (both 2mm)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 43,871 miles

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

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

front tyres tread depths low (both 2mm)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,297 miles

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

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 34,427 miles

n/s/r brake pads worn very low

Fail 12 Feb 2015 30,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,054 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,592 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 26,592 miles

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

both rear tyres perished (ns worse)

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear subframe bushes beginning to split

slight play in os of rack

Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,754 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,709 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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LJ08 GJV is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LJ08 GJV, 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 LJ08 GJV registered?

LJ08 GJV is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is LJ08 GJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 GJV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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