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LJ08 GKN

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,302 mi
Last recorded64,302 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GKN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 64,302 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 27 Apr 2020 62,352 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 18 Feb 2019 85,314 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Mar 2018 48,733 miles

Under trays fitted.

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints, however no free play detected at steering wheel.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,812 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish on walls and treads

engine covers fitted

play in n/s inner streeing rack joint

Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,395 miles

all tyres are perished on inner and outer edges

passanger wiper is split

Pass 29 Aug 2013 8,181 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 7,235 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 Dec 2012 7,235 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear wiper split ( not part of mot test)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 6,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

motability controls fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2011 4,874 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 GKN is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LJ08 GKN, 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 LJ08 GKN registered?

LJ08 GKN is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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