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NL08 WLG

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,486 mi
Last recorded115,486 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 WLG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 115,486 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both headlamp lens in poor condition

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 Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear inner hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both headlamp lens in poor condition

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 Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear inner hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 110,689 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn to excess ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn to excess ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 110,668 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn to excess ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn to excess ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 103,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,400 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 92,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 80,115 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,602 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2020 74,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,021 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2019 70,021 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

steering arms slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2018 62,760 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

rear brake discs well worn

rear brake pads n/s/r on limit need attention

slight play o/s/f track rod end

steering arms slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,167 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 56,167 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,710 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2015 41,624 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low

both rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in nearside steering rack/inner arm

very slight distortion to nearside front wheel bead rims

Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 26,635 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 21,940 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,312 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 15,205 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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NL08 WLG is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL08 WLG, 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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NL08 WLG is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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