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SL08 SHJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,227 mi
Last recorded91,227 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,587 miles

play at n/s hub.possibly rack end.requires attention

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,471 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front steering arm - slight play in inner knuckle joint

Offside Front steering arm - slight play in inner knuckle joint

knock in steering when rocked by assistant

Fail 28 Mar 2018 59,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front steering arm - slight play in inner knuckle joint

Offside Front steering arm - slight play in inner knuckle joint

knock in steering when rocked by assistant

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,546 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering joint has slight play

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,722 miles

Nearside Inner steering joint has slight play

Fail 21 Apr 2016 49,722 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 45,145 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 38,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,616 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 30,547 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,860 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 17,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,618 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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SL08 SHJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL08 SHJ, 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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SL08 SHJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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