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SJ08 YLK

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

37,893 mi
Last recorded37,893 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YLK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 37,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2025 37,892 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 37,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect showing no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2025 37,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2025 37,715 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2024 37,580 miles

knocking in steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2024 37,580 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

knocking in steering rack

Pass 25 May 2023 37,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 36,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 36,275 miles

reverse lamps not working

Fail 4 Jun 2021 36,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat (3.4 (b) (ii))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 19 Jun 2020 35,988 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,913 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,232 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 34,232 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,870 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,992 miles

Brake discs front and rear corroded.

Nearside Front Slight play in track rod end.

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 32,992 miles

Brake discs front and rear corroded.

Nearside Front Slight play in track rod end.

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,308 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,818 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 29,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,733 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front wiper blade split and smearing screen

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,575 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 YLK is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

SJ08 YLK is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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