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MK08 XSH

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,034 mi
Last recorded63,034 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XSH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 63,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 60,250 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 60,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 53,304 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,314 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 47,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 43,709 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 43,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,144 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 38,395 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 38,394 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 38,390 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,929 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under-tray/s fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 25 Jun 2018 34,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under-tray/s fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

play/noise in steering wheel

Fail 28 Jun 2017 33,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

play/noise in steering wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,130 miles

front windscreen wipers smearing

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2016 32,130 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front windscreen wipers smearing

offside front headlamp aim not tested

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2014 25,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,963 miles

Front discs have worn & also lipped (plz refr2spec)

N/s rear shockabsorber is misting

O/s rear tyre nailed .... @@..//... .. Thanx 4coming

Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,261 miles

o/s front tyre down to 3mm

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

service due light on

Fail 24 Jan 2011 16,261 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre down to 3mm

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

service due light on

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 XSH is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XSH, 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 XSH registered?

MK08 XSH is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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