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NJ08 MXC

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,230 mi
Last recorded110,230 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 MXC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 110,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 98,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 92,679 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,774 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 89,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGES. @2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S. ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 86,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGES. @2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S. ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 81,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2019 81,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower COIL SPRING INCORRECTLY SEATED TO SUSPENSION LEG.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,226 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.7mm. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 75,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.7mm. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,278 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 69,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,070 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 63,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,429 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 57,429 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,110 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2012 36,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MXC is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

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

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