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MJ08 AZO

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,232 mi
Last recorded103,232 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 AZO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 103,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 103,230 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 99,238 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 93,602 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 93,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,788 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 82,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,816 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 76,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/S/R OUTER SILL DAMAGED

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,793 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise nearside sill damaged.

advise rear brake pads worn low.

item removed from mirror prior to test.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 57,793 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

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

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise nearside sill damaged.

advise rear brake pads worn low.

item removed from mirror prior to test.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 51,089 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Lower damage to door sill

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2015 41,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre cracking inner tread

near side sill damaged

both front tyres cracking inner tread

Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre cracking inner tread

near side sill damaged

both front tyres cracking inner tread

Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,842 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2013 27,330 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,081 miles

both front tyres low on tread.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,775 miles

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

Offside 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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MJ08 AZO is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ08 AZO, 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 MJ08 AZO registered?

MJ08 AZO is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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