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SJ08 LNM

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,695 mi
Last recorded120,695 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 LNM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 120,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 119,834 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 118,569 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 117,516 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 115,783 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 114,469 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 114,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 107,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,846 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 101,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,860 miles

Offside front tyre worn

Fail 15 Feb 2016 97,860 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front tyre worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,574 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 80,950 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 80,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,255 miles

osf track rod has slight play

Fail 10 Jun 2013 87,255 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf track rod has slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,928 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 35,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 13,561 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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SJ08 LNM is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ08 LNM, 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 SJ08 LNM registered?

SJ08 LNM is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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