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NJ08 MXW

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,905 mi
Last recorded32,905 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 MXW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 32,905 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 29,219 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 29,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,921 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,464 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 21,621 miles

Both front windows not working

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 20,737 miles

Both front windows not working

Fail 8 Oct 2020 20,737 miles

Both front windows not working

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 19,619 miles

Both front windows not working

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

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

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2018 18,856 miles

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

Nearside front window is not working

Offside front window is not working

Pass 4 May 2017 18,009 miles

nearside front is not working

Fail 4 May 2017 18,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front is not working

Pass 11 May 2016 17,186 miles

Nearside Steering inner joint has slight free play

Fail 16 May 2015 16,592 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 16,592 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 16,153 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is cracked all around the side wall,but no deep enough to reach the cord or the ply.

Pass 13 May 2013 15,254 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 15,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear Tyre has a cut

Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,738 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded on the inside

slight play in n/s steering tie rod inner ball joint

Fail 10 Apr 2012 14,738 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake discs worn/corroded on the inside

slight play in n/s steering tie rod inner ball joint

Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,346 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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NJ08 MXW is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ08 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

NJ08 MXW is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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