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SG08 MPY

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,166 mi
Last recorded79,166 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 MPY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,166 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 28 Jan 2026 79,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested due to excessive brake bind

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule located at offside rear axle mounting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule located at offside rear axle mounting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to excessive brake bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 18 Feb 2025 71,547 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. play in nearside will cause excessive tyre wear ()

Fail 18 Feb 2025 71,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. play in nearside will cause excessive tyre wear ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,026 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 68,374 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2023 68,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,749 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2022 63,745 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,739 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 58,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,473 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 56,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 53,906 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 53,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp dip beam not tested

handbrake exceeds the minimum required braking efficiency, effort figures are lower than normal

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front lower grille damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2018 49,157 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front lower grille damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,827 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 43,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp damaged

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,106 miles

offside track rod inner ball joint worn slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2016 40,106 miles

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

offside track rod inner ball joint worn slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2015 34,731 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 34,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 23,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,166 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 8,323 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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SG08 MPY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SG08 MPY, 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 SG08 MPY registered?

SG08 MPY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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