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NM08 RWJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,860 mi
Last recorded99,860 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 RWJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 99,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,970 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obsuring some testable items

Pass 11 Feb 2020 91,512 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Feb 2019 85,487 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscurring some testable items

Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,772 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Feb 2018 79,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,931 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre surface cracks

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,686 miles

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

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 23 Jun 2014 56,686 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,917 miles

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)

slight play on near side steering rack pinion

surface cracks in near side rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2013 45,917 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

both front wipers split

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,990 miles

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

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2012 32,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2011 20,193 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,193 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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NM08 RWJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NM08 RWJ, 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 NM08 RWJ registered?

NM08 RWJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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