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SEZ 2523

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,215 mi
Last recorded105,215 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 2523
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 105,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 102,741 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 84,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 84,694 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 May 2024 84,073 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Corrosion to both rear shock absorbers casings

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Corrosion to lower part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion to lower part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

No rubber on rear wiper blade

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Corrosion to lower part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion to lower part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 80,244 miles

DISPLAY INDICATING PARKING BRAKE FAULT, PARKING BRAKE OPERATING CORRECTLY, PERFORMANCE ON RBT WELL ABOVE MIN STANDARD, VEHICLE ROAD TESTED AND NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ON DRIVEABILITY, VEHICLE GIVEN B/O/D

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Fail 24 May 2023 80,244 miles

DISPLAY INDICATING PARKING BRAKE FAULT, PARKING BRAKE OPERATING CORRECTLY, PERFORMANCE ON RBT WELL ABOVE MIN STANDARD, VEHICLE ROAD TESTED AND NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ON DRIVEABILITY, VEHICLE GIVEN B/O/D

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Pass 27 May 2022 77,155 miles

DISPLAY INDICATING PARKING BRAKE FAULT, PARKING BRAKE OPERATING CORRECTLY, PERFORMANCE ON RBT WELL ABOVE MIN STANDARD, VEHICLE ROAD TESTED AND NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ON DRIVEABILITY, VEHICLE GIVEN B/O/D

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 74,168 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 74,168 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 70,565 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 70,565 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 67,137 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW +WORN ON INNER EDGES + PERISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

O/S/F BRAKE PAD(S) GETTING LOW

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 62,267 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S STEERING RACK ARM

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 56,485 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S STEERING RACK ARM

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,734 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL SEATBELT INSPECTION

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 8 May 2015 45,931 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F STEERING RACK ARM

Fail 8 May 2015 45,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 34,773 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 34,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 27,810 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres cracking on shoulders.

Fail 11 May 2012 27,810 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres cracking on shoulders.

Pass 16 May 2011 22,691 miles

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

nail in the offside rear tyre

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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SEZ 2523 is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SEZ 2523, 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 SEZ 2523 registered?

SEZ 2523 is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is SEZ 2523 safe to buy?

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