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NU08 RNV

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,173 mi
Last recorded133,173 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 RNV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2025 133,173 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting missing OIL CONTAMINATION (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 125,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 125,787 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 118,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,185 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in both inner track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 110,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 110,880 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all4 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 109,751 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 109,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 105,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 105,625 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour FRONT INDICATORS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs have slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front and offside tyres have slight wear on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have close to excess movement (advise replacements ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,710 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 83,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,640 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 73,066 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 May 2014 73,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 62,813 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 62,813 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 56,160 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 44,424 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 44,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side headlight damaged

rear service brake imbalance

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 RNV is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RNV, 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 RNV registered?

NU08 RNV is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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