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SF08 XAW

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,959 mi
Last recorded56,959 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 XAW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 56,959 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 56,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 51,936 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 46,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,267 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 45,267 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,009 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 35,699 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 35,699 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 32,328 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 32,328 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,111 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 30,612 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 56,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 30,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,009 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,082 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 23,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 17,927 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2012 12,186 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 9,139 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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SF08 XAW is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SF08 XAW, 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 SF08 XAW registered?

SF08 XAW is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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