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SE08 LSJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,320 mi
Last recorded108,320 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 LSJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 108,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 108,320 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,814 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,723 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 79,215 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 79,215 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,984 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,396 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 43,086 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wall slight cracking

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 43,085 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wall slight cracking

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 35,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,447 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,196 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 27,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,324 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 24,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,617 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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SE08 LSJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE08 LSJ, 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 SE08 LSJ registered?

SE08 LSJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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