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MT08 OMJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,472 mi
Last recorded122,472 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 OMJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 122,472 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTER SHOULDER.(205-55X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 122,441 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS RUSTING . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTER SHOULDER.(205-55X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 93,290 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES & GETTING READY FOR CHANGING.)205-55X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,302 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 69,302 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,283 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 65,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 62,019 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 62,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,485 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,787 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,787 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,735 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 51,735 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,595 miles

Nearside Front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Offside Front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2016 48,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Offside Front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,351 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 44,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 May 2014 44,941 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 May 2013 42,660 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,555 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,873 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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MT08 OMJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver 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 MT08 OMJ, 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 MT08 OMJ registered?

MT08 OMJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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