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RE08 VKS

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,171 mi
Last recorded68,171 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 VKS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 68,171 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 65,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front top mounts bearings worn

both rear tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking up

Fail 4 Feb 2025 65,679 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front top mounts bearings worn

both rear tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 2 Feb 2024 63,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 61,995 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 61,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,137 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,186 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 56,186 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 54,005 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 46,912 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,989 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 97,989 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,799 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 51,799 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 91,266 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 91,266 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,477 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 16,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 1,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 10,422 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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RE08 VKS is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

RE08 VKS is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is RE08 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 VKS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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