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RJ08 LJC

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,104 mi
Last recorded72,104 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 LJC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 72,104 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

tyre perishing deep cracks replacement recommended

Pass 17 May 2023 69,680 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 69,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight play steering rack tie rod joint

Pass 17 May 2022 63,977 miles

Nearside Front jacking point damaged

bonnet stay missing

Fail 17 May 2022 63,974 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front jacking point damaged

bonnet stay missing

Pass 18 May 2021 59,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 54,445 miles

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

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

slight damage to near side front sill

Fail 19 May 2020 54,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

slight damage to near side front sill

Pass 16 May 2019 50,444 miles

Nearside front jacking point damaged not in prescribe area

Nearside slight play steering rack arm

Pass 19 May 2018 46,944 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 44,120 miles

Nearside front jacking point slightly distorted(outer sill)

Fail 18 May 2017 44,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front jacking point slightly distorted(outer sill)

Pass 19 May 2016 40,848 miles

Jacking damage to the near side front outer sill.

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod. (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 37,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 37,832 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 35,162 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 32,666 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 32,666 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 27,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,060 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 LJC is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ08 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

RJ08 LJC is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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