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RJ08 ZHR

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,636 mi
Last recorded140,636 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 ZHR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 140,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 126,311 miles

nearside and offside front steering rack has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2024 112,414 miles

nearside and offside bottom ball joints have slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2024 112,414 miles

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

nearside and offside bottom ball joints have slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,638 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 99,633 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,356 miles

Rear brake discs rusted

Fail 11 Mar 2021 72,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs rusted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 68,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,785 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,770 miles

front brake pads getting low 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,514 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 49,514 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,055 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,310 miles

front tyres 4mm

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,970 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,263 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 25,263 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,932 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 ZHR is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ08 ZHR, 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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RJ08 ZHR is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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