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NJ08 NBK

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,910 mi
Last recorded96,910 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 NBK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,910 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 93,188 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Fail 8 Mar 2019 84,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,174 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 74,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,079 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre.

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 65,078 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre.

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,405 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 38,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2014 79,156 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 31,849 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 31,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 25,581 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,581 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,344 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 19,344 miles

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

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

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 NBK is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NBK, 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 NBK registered?

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

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