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ST57 SDY

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,438 mi
Last recorded143,438 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 SDY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 143,438 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 132,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,110 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 120,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 116,243 miles

Alloy and steel wheel fitted on front

Fail 14 Dec 2021 116,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached In correctly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alloy and steel wheel fitted on front

Fail 9 Dec 2021 116,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint halfway in (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,002 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant low

high level stop lamp

Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,162 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 108,162 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 100,197 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,393 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 93,393 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,792 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,748 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode - pit inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper slight smear - aero

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both starting deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Under guards fitted obscuring view

Fail 25 Nov 2015 76,748 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode - pit inside edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald - Worn on very edge - no cords shown at time of test - 205 55 R16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Front 3m tyre

Offside Front wiper slight smear - aero

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both starting deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Under guards fitted obscuring view

Pass 26 Nov 2014 67,167 miles

All 4 tyre valves cracked

N/s steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on edges (205/55/16)

N/s/r brake sticking slightly

O/s/f tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge (205/55/16)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 5,725 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre on 3m 205 55 R16

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,317 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 44,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,892 miles

Fuel filler dust cap split

Pass 23 Nov 2010 17,284 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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ST57 SDY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ST57 SDY, 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 ST57 SDY registered?

ST57 SDY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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