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SA08 APX

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,927 mi
Last recorded55,927 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 APX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 55,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 55,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 55,381 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 55,074 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 54,793 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 53,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,702 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 47,554 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,930 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 44,930 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,094 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 40,094 miles

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

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 22 Jan 2015 36,473 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 22,482 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 22,481 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perishing

nearside rear brake disc scored/corroded

offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,140 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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SA08 APX 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 76.2%.

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 SA08 APX, 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 SA08 APX registered?

SA08 APX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is SA08 APX safe to buy?

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