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SP08 YLJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,661 mi
Last recorded94,661 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 YLJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,661 miles

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

slight play on inner tie rod ends both sides

Fail 5 Sep 2023 94,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play on inner tie rod ends both sides

Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,509 miles

nearside front coil spring corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front bottom ball joint worn

Pass 18 Aug 2021 85,377 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres worn uneven and close to limit

nearside front track rod end slightly worn

offside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,670 miles

headlight masks fitted

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Axle mounting bracket corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,034 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 72,034 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,225 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 60,923 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Oct 2016 60,923 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,748 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 56,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,546 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,947 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,743 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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SP08 YLJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SP08 YLJ, 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 SP08 YLJ registered?

SP08 YLJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SP08 YLJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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