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MK08 VLX

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,542 mi
Last recorded106,542 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VLX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 106,542 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 106,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

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 5 Mar 2025 96,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 85,638 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 85,450 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,752 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,722 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 50,743 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 50,733 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,751 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 45,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 33,763 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 31,266 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 31,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 27,758 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 27,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,711 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 25,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,689 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,970 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,210 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 12,833 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 12,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,852 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split.

slight play in offside front inner trackrod.

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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MK08 VLX is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK08 VLX, 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 MK08 VLX registered?

MK08 VLX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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