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RJ08 ENL

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,191 mi
Last recorded116,191 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 ENL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 116,191 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 104,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 104,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 98,367 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 91,207 miles

Slight movement in both steering rack end joints

Pass 19 May 2017 82,054 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 82,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 73,410 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Some play in steering rack nearside front

Fail 17 May 2016 73,410 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Some play in steering rack nearside front

Pass 19 May 2015 64,165 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2014 53,536 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 53,536 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 45,007 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 May 2013 45,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Some surface cracks to inner sidewall Nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2012 35,752 miles

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

Some surface cracking to rear tyres on sidewalls

Pass 26 May 2011 27,787 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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RJ08 ENL is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ08 ENL, 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 RJ08 ENL registered?

RJ08 ENL is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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