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MJ08 YPH

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,778 mi
Last recorded178,778 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 YPH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 178,778 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 178,778 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 171,669 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 171,476 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 159,084 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 150,634 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 150,633 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))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 139,666 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 139,634 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 129,603 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))

Pass 17 May 2018 112,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 96,081 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 75,601 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 75,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 63,900 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 63,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

TRACKING

Pass 15 May 2014 54,563 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,170 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 46,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2012 36,784 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 36,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 27,113 miles

front discs slightly lipped

n /s/f tyre outer edge

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 YPH is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YPH, 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 YPH registered?

MJ08 YPH is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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