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MV08 SZL

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,961 mi
Last recorded47,961 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 SZL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,961 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Apr 2025 47,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,049 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 47,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 46,265 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 46,265 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 45,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,154 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 44,602 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,161 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,076 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,176 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,126 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 37,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top shock mount (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,673 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,174 miles

front brake discs wearing

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,175 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,659 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 10,430 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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MV08 SZL is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MV08 SZL, 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 MV08 SZL registered?

MV08 SZL is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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