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RF08 TLY

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,738 mi
Last recorded68,738 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 TLY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 68,738 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 68,738 miles

Central Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged leaking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged leaking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2025 54,439 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2024 53,228 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 53,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 51,934 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2022 50,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 50,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 49,091 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 49,084 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 47,755 miles

play near side front steering arm

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 14 May 2018 43,057 miles

both front tyres cracking and worn on edge

nearside front lower arm bush perishing

Fail 14 May 2018 43,057 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres cracking and worn on edge

nearside front lower arm bush perishing

Pass 10 May 2017 40,011 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 6 May 2016 37,771 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 37,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 May 2015 34,992 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2014 31,874 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 28,912 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 28,912 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 25,568 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 21,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RF08 TLY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RF08 TLY, 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 RF08 TLY registered?

RF08 TLY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is RF08 TLY safe to buy?

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