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SB08 LXV

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,940 mi
Last recorded119,940 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 LXV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 119,940 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 116,103 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 116,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 110,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,509 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 96,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,949 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 82,947 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,835 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,478 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,066 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 41,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,404 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 36,404 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,491 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 28,435 miles

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

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 May 2011 27,407 miles

service light on

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 LXV is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SB08 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

SB08 LXV is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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