MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested blowing at front from cat convertor (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear seat missing at time of test
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no aim check (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear seat missing at time of test
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front pads low
Rear seats removed at time of test
both passenger tires have side wall perishing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner ball joints (drum sticks)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear tyre wall damaged
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner ball joints (drum sticks)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brakes have a slight brake bind
rear tyres pearished sidewalls
rear brakes dragging slightly
rear tyres deteriorating
How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?
Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ08 YCY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SJ08 YCY, 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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SJ08 YCY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 April 2008.
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