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MW08 PHY

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,759 mi
Last recorded84,759 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 PHY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 84,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,544 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 83,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,230 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 82,137 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play STEERING RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 80,646 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs poor condition on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,561 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,449 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 71,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,065 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,065 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,886 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,418 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,337 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,694 miles

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,394 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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MW08 PHY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MW08 PHY, 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 MW08 PHY registered?

MW08 PHY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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