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NJ08 HYS

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,373 mi
Last recorded170,373 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 HYS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 170,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 91v ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake fluid pooling on gearbox and sub frame but no obvious leak found

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 May 2020 162,545 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2020 162,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 148,790 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 148,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 131,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 131,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 112,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 112,853 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 98,286 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,496 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,954 miles

advise slight play on n/s/f wheel

Fail 13 Jan 2012 53,954 miles

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

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

advise slight play on n/s/f wheel

Pass 7 Feb 2011 42,700 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 42,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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NJ08 HYS is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NJ08 HYS, 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 NJ08 HYS registered?

NJ08 HYS is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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