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MF08 YSP

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,210 mi
Last recorded85,210 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 YSP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 85,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 70,193 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play n/s and o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

cover loose on top of engine

water and oil very low

Fail 26 Feb 2025 70,193 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play n/s and o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

cover loose on top of engine

water and oil very low

Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,348 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp in poor condition and pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocks rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,920 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s headlight pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shocks rusty at the bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack n/s and o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats ,making it impossible to test complete rear seat belts

Fail 6 Mar 2023 51,920 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s headlight pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shocks rusty at the bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack n/s and o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats ,making it impossible to test complete rear seat belts

no water in expansion tank on arrival

Pass 8 Mar 2022 42,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads look low , recommend wheels off to check , annual service light is on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring loose around brake pedal (4.11 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play n/s and o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 42,809 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads look low , recommend wheels off to check , annual service light is on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring loose around brake pedal (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure earth wire on battery terminal is loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play n/s and o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

water level low

Pass 7 Dec 2020 33,856 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 28,929 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 May 2019 28,929 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 May 2018 24,282 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 24,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 May 2017 21,529 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 21,529 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,776 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 20,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 18,811 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 18,811 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

slight play in inner rack arm joint

Pass 7 May 2014 16,443 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 39,226 miles

all tyres perrished/cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,019 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 8,880 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,481 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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MF08 YSP is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MF08 YSP, 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 MF08 YSP registered?

MF08 YSP is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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