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RE08 EJX

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,760 mi
Last recorded107,760 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 EJX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,548 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Cable adrift from hand brake control unit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre going bald on inner and outer edges, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat belts not checked

Fail 23 Sep 2019 100,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S steering rack gaiter perished & split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) N/S/F inner rack end worn/excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F tyre bald & splitting on outer edge, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Cable adrift from hand brake control unit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre going bald on inner and outer edges, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 19 Apr 2016 86,699 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,973 miles

Nearside and offside front steering arms have slight play in them

Fail 21 Mar 2012 31,090 miles

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

not tested rear outer seatbelts (childseats fitted)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,090 miles

not tested rear outer seatbelts (childseats fitted)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,182 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 22,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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RE08 EJX is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RE08 EJX, 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 RE08 EJX registered?

RE08 EJX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is RE08 EJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 EJX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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