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SW08 EHY

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,010 mi
Last recorded130,010 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 EHY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 130,010 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Puncture NSR

Rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 125,940 miles

Both rear shock corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 125,940 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both rear shock corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 121,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 114,669 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam axel bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near body to rear axel connection. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam axel bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near body to rear axel connection. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 114,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam axel bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near body to rear axel connection. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam axel bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near body to rear axel connection. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 109,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 109,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 104,376 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,492 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 98,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,123 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 83,996 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2018 83,996 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,003 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 79,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,084 miles

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

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

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

slight movement in n/s steering arm

Fail 14 Jan 2015 57,084 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement in n/s steering arm

Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,747 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,653 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,846 miles

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

front brake disc's lipped

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,885 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 26,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyre pressures appear low

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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SW08 EHY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SW08 EHY, 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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SW08 EHY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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