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LL08 YVJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

115,611 mi
Last recorded115,611 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 YVJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 115,611 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 115,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 103,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 103,586 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 93,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 85,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Large lips on edge disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 85,184 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder excess wear split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Large lips on edge disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,059 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 77,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excess inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excess inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,578 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 52,802 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 24 Feb 2018 52,802 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,706 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 46,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 43,682 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear tyres heavily perished and starting to crack and tear

Rear tyres wearing close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Fail 4 Aug 2016 43,682 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear tyres heavily perished and starting to crack and tear

Rear tyres wearing close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Fail 16 Jul 2015 38,994 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,994 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,966 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,352 miles

slight play in osr wheel bearing

stone chips in screen

Fail 31 Jul 2013 32,352 miles

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

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

slight play in osr wheel bearing

stone chips in screen

Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 29,177 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,478 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 25,122 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 May 2011 25,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine undertray fitted

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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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LL08 YVJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LL08 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 LL08 YVJ registered?

LL08 YVJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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