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MJ08 HFX

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 HFX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2024 124,112 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

Fail 7 Feb 2024 124,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

Pass 3 Feb 2023 119,889 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON INJECTOR

Pass 8 Feb 2022 115,712 miles

Fuel injector leak

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))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 115,712 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel injector leak

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 110,631 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 110,631 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,895 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 105,755 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,577 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 98,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 90,731 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,747 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,641 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 46,512 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,334 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,926 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2011 25,926 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 HFX is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HFX, 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 HFX registered?

MJ08 HFX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 HFX shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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