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SM08 UWS

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,696 mi
Last recorded92,696 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 UWS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,696 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 92,488 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in rack both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 90,033 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 89,982 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,273 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 85,273 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,795 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,111 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 78,111 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 70,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,071 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 61,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,360 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 51,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,442 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 40,400 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,463 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 35,355 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 29,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front headlamp casing broken but not insecure and headlamp aim correct

Rear brake discs deteriorating

Service light on

Fail 11 May 2012 29,539 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front headlamp casing broken but not insecure and headlamp aim correct

Rear brake discs deteriorating

Service light on

Fail 10 May 2011 23,953 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 May 2011 23,953 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 UWS is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SM08 UWS, 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 SM08 UWS registered?

SM08 UWS is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is SM08 UWS safe to buy?

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