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LT08 FJY

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,803 mi
Last recorded177,803 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 FJY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 177,803 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 157,768 miles

Nearside Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2024 152,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 148,705 miles

Engine/under tray fitted obscuring components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 148,705 miles

Engine/under tray fitted obscuring components

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 143,284 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 143,284 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,390 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

front number plate damaged

offside and nearside rear axle bushes deteriorating

slight play in offside and nearside front steering track rods

Pass 11 Feb 2020 135,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 135,933 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 130,620 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 130,620 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 118,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Badly damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inside edge. VERY close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

exhaust mountings split and perished

Fail 13 Feb 2018 118,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Badly damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn inside edge. VERY close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit measured at 1.64mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

exhaust mountings split and perished

Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,999 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 91,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in the Offside front steering arm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,088 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,819 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 28,918 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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LT08 FJY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LT08 FJY, 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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LT08 FJY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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