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SD08 ZXR

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,052 mi
Last recorded91,052 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 ZXR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 91,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering arm has play

Fail 21 Apr 2026 91,052 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering arm has play

Pass 16 Apr 2025 84,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear axle mount corroded

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle mount corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2025

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear axle mount corroded

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle mount corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 77,963 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 72,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,070 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,346 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked\perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Fail 29 Mar 2019 51,346 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked\perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,092 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 46,062 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,594 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 41,529 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,214 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 29,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 24,135 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,222 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 19,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,930 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 14,930 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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SD08 ZXR is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SD08 ZXR, 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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SD08 ZXR is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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