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LJ08 PCF

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,923 mi
Last recorded133,923 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 PCF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 133,923 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 133,923 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 125,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 125,688 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 125,670 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,969 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 114,969 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,413 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 114,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 109,376 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in rack

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components from view

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 109,374 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in rack

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components from view

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,439 miles

All 4 tyres wearing inner and outer edges, will require replacement soon

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,965 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 73,718 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 65,628 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside rear seat belt not tested - child restraint fitted

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2014 65,628 miles

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside rear seat belt not tested - child restraint fitted

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2013 53,010 miles

slight play in n/s/f track controle arm

Pass 28 Apr 2012 43,531 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 32,753 miles

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

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 PCF is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PCF, 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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LJ08 PCF is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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