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NU08 AKX

2008 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,376 mi
Last recorded69,376 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 AKX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 69,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 69,375 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 65,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 65,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 62,571 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 62,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 60,396 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 60,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 58,151 miles

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

various suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2022 58,150 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

various suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,968 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 55,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 47,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2019 46,541 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play only ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner RACK BALL OR WEAR IN STEERING RACK BODY

Fail 24 Jan 2018 42,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner RACK BALL OR WEAR IN STEERING RACK BODY

Nearside Front Track rod end loose ADJUSTING LOCKING NUT LOOSE (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,007 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,588 miles

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 6 Feb 2015 30,620 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished-advise replace soon

offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,620 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished-advise replace soon

offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 30 Jan 2014 23,491 miles

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Feb 2013 17,824 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 12,269 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 6,195 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 6,195 miles

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

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

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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NU08 AKX is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NU08 AKX, 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 NU08 AKX registered?

NU08 AKX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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