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MJ57 FHB

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,361 mi
Last recorded83,361 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 FHB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 83,361 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 83,361 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 68,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 58,244 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 45,606 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2021 37,390 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 37,390 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 36,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 35,682 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

Front brake pads worn 75%.

Nearside Steering arm/drumstick has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2019 35,682 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs lipped.

Front brake pads worn 75%.

Nearside Steering arm/drumstick has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded slightly

Rear brake performance indicated high brake imbalance, advise attention.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 34,339 miles

Engine undertray insecure.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 32,456 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,730 miles

O/S/R brake disc is corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 30,730 miles

O/S/R brake disc is corroded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 28,835 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 26,108 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 26,108 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre perishing on sidewall,o/s rear tyre perishing on sidewall & cracking.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,040 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perishing on sidewalls,o/s/r tyre has a cut in the sidewall,but not through to the cords.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 25,040 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perishing on sidewalls,o/s/r tyre has a cut in the sidewall,but not through to the cords.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,120 miles

N/S/F drum stick has slight play

N/S/R tyre is perished

O/S/F tyre is perished

O/S/R tyre is perished

Pass 21 Nov 2011 22,947 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,094 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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MJ57 FHB is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHB, 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 MJ57 FHB registered?

MJ57 FHB is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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