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PJ08 VRN

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,075 mi
Last recorded108,075 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 VRN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 108,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 106,291 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 106,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 100,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded but not effecting braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 100,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded but not effecting braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 95,292 miles

brake pipes on underside slightly corroded

front brake discs pitted

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 93,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in both track rods

Pass 27 May 2020 91,752 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 91,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability At hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 89,155 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 89,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 86,393 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 86,393 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 84,177 miles

slight movement detected in steering rack nearside

slight movement detected in steering rack offside

Fail 19 May 2017 84,162 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement detected in steering rack nearside

slight movement detected in steering rack offside

Pass 12 May 2016 73,818 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 73,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 59,431 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 34,646 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 1 May 2014 34,646 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 4 May 2013 28,522 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 22,203 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 17,335 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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PJ08 VRN is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PJ08 VRN, 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 PJ08 VRN registered?

PJ08 VRN is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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