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SV08 LFJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,798 mi
Last recorded124,798 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 LFJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,731 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 6 Apr 2017 99,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,331 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 82,234 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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,324 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 69,104 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,510 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn.

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,200 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,224 miles

nearside steering arm slightly worn

Fail 15 Feb 2012 44,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside steering arm slightly worn

rear wiper torn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,866 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 34,866 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear wheel slightly binding

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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SV08 LFJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV08 LFJ, 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 SV08 LFJ registered?

SV08 LFJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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