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SC08 JXE

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,070 mi
Last recorded53,070 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 JXE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 53,070 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 53,070 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 47,639 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2023 47,638 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,170 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2022 41,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 52,622 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,602 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 29,062 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,273 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,897 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,875 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,121 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 20,283 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 8,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 7,930 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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SC08 JXE is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SC08 JXE, 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 SC08 JXE registered?

SC08 JXE is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SC08 JXE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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