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SB08 EJC

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,351 mi
Last recorded71,351 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 EJC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 71,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Light crack

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 71,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light crack

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,455 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 66,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,865 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 61,064 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 57,563 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 57,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,058 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 54,058 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 50,044 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,347 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,572 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,083 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,302 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 31,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,461 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,709 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 22,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre slight worn outer edges

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges & slight cracking

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,136 miles

near side front tyre slight worn outer edges

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges & slight cracking

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 5 May 2011 17,945 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 17,945 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SB08 EJC is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SB08 EJC, 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 SB08 EJC registered?

SB08 EJC is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SB08 EJC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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