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NG08 CXJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,939 mi
Last recorded97,939 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 CXJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,939 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 3 Sep 2024 97,939 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 90,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,576 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 83,576 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 77,446 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 77,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,010 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 68,010 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,142 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,051 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 39,051 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,115 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 32,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake Disc Corroded

Offside Front Brake Disc Corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,672 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,861 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,163 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,536 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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NG08 CXJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NG08 CXJ, 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 NG08 CXJ registered?

NG08 CXJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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