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LY57 FYG

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,042 mi
Last recorded40,042 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 FYG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 40,042 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie road (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 35,674 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 29,231 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 29,231 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,352 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 25,352 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 23,912 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 23,911 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 22,111 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 20,481 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,624 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 16,114 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 12,198 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 11,672 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2012 10,688 miles

all tyres perishing slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2011 8,748 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 6,769 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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LY57 FYG is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LY57 FYG, 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 LY57 FYG registered?

LY57 FYG is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 February 2008.

Is LY57 FYG safe to buy?

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