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PJ57 RWL

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,585 mi
Last recorded115,585 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 RWL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 115,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 115,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2025 115,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure The mounting brackets are broken. (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front The head lamp has condensation.

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

Pass 28 May 2024 111,125 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 111,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,005 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 105,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 97,095 miles

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,538 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 84,303 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 84,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,618 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,643 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s tyres inner edges no tread depth (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s steering arm paly

Fail 13 Feb 2017 57,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s tyres inner edges no tread depth (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s steering arm paly

Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,468 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,739 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,761 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,596 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 31,037 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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PJ57 RWL is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ57 RWL, 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 PJ57 RWL registered?

PJ57 RWL is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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