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SM08 CTF

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 CTF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2026

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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 Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,661 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 73,219 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,994 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 69,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,653 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,926 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 63,868 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,196 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 62,194 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,348 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,072 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,744 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,999 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 29,214 miles

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

advise the n/s and o/s rear tyre showing surface cracks in the outer and inner wall

Fail 28 Feb 2013 29,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise the n/s and o/s rear tyre showing surface cracks in the outer and inner wall

Fail 7 Feb 2012 24,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

b/s/f brake discs slightly worn pads 30% left

b/s/r brake discs corroded and lipped pads 20% left

Pass 7 Feb 2012 24,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

b/s/f brake discs slightly worn pads 30% left

b/s/r brake discs corroded and lipped pads 20% left

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,337 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SM08 CTF is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 SM08 CTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM08 CTF registered?

SM08 CTF is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SM08 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 CTF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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