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PE08 NFJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,280 mi
Last recorded103,280 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 NFJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 103,280 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 97,408 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 97,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 91,755 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2023 91,755 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 89,445 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 89,445 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 86,968 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 86,968 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 85,504 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2020 85,504 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 82,104 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 May 2019 82,104 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 16,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 May 2017 66,344 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs badly corroded

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2017 66,344 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,658 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 49,658 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 42,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,301 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,413 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 29,413 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,067 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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PE08 NFJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE08 NFJ, 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 PE08 NFJ registered?

PE08 NFJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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