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SE08 UBJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,259 mi
Last recorded118,259 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 UBJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 118,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 115,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor insecure/not attached (1.6 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 110,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 110,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Park brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Feb 2022 103,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Park brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 98,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,897 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,569 miles

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

Nearside Front steering system has play

Fail 23 Aug 2017 84,558 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front steering system has play

Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,194 miles

Nearside of steering has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 71,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S and N/S rear brakes slightly tight

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

play in N/S of steering system

Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,981 miles

Excesive movement in n/s of steering rack.

N/s/f strut bearing tight.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,869 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 56,869 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 46,671 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

paint o/s/r brake pipe

rear discs are pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,671 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

paint o/s/r brake pipe

rear discs are pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2011 37,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UBJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UBJ, 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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SE08 UBJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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