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MJ57 FFA

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,637 mi
Last recorded91,637 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 FFA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 90,746 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 90,743 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 88,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 84,728 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 84,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,884 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 75,884 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,127 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 68,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,243 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,794 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 40,794 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,045 miles

slight play nearside front inner steering arm

Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,045 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play nearside front inner steering arm

Fail 24 Nov 2011 25,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play at Nearside steering arm

Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,216 miles

Slight play at Nearside steering arm

Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,909 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 17,909 miles

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

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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MJ57 FFA is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red 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 MJ57 FFA, 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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MJ57 FFA is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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