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SO08 VPK

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,385 mi
Last recorded86,385 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 VPK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 86,385 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Flexies At Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Under Bonnet Insulation Hanging Down On Top Of Engine. Fire Hazard

Fail 26 May 2026 86,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear Hanger Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Flexies At Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Under Bonnet Insulation Hanging Down On Top Of Engine. Fire Hazard

Pass 6 Jun 2025 82,559 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 82,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 75,794 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 75,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight damage to n/s/f bumper

Offside Rear Coil spring worn catching on mtg point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2022 71,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight damage to n/s/f bumper

Offside Rear Coil spring worn catching on mtg point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,712 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,712 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,022 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 67,022 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,165 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,822 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 59,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,970 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 53,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,308 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 43,690 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,721 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 34,593 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 28,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,033 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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SO08 VPK is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SO08 VPK, 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 SO08 VPK registered?

SO08 VPK is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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