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NJ08 NAE

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,651 mi
Last recorded144,651 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 NAE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 144,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 132,976 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 132,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 118,036 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,606 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 103,606 miles

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,769 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 89,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,825 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 75,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 61,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,977 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 52,764 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 NAE is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NAE, 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 NAE registered?

NJ08 NAE is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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