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RE08 EJY

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,289 mi
Last recorded134,289 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 134,289 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 134,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil broken and missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front wiper blades worn

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,119 miles

Front Both front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly inner tie rod joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,323 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 105,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,808 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & rear ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,028 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 83,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,768 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 73,768 miles

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

Both rear brakes binding

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,351 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 52,496 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,496 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 40,660 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,660 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,292 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,031 miles

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

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 EJY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RE08 EJY, 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 EJY registered?

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

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