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SM08 YYB

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,988 mi
Last recorded78,988 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YYB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 78,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 71,113 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 63,679 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 54,464 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 49,101 miles

Both rear Shock absorbers building up advance corrosion .

Pass 17 May 2021 43,692 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside+nearside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 39,925 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 39,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 34,626 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 34,620 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,040 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,495 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 24,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,941 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,010 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 18,010 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 12,139 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 10,931 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 8,428 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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SM08 YYB is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

SM08 YYB is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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