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SW08 FVL

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

79,567 mi
Last recorded79,567 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 FVL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 79,567 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 79,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 72,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded next to jacking point but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at back box to mid section join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stay missing

Fail 5 Mar 2025 72,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded next to jacking point but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at back box to mid section join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 5 Mar 2024 67,443 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 67,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 59,470 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link/tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 59,470 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link/tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,532 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 53,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Apr 2021 47,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2020 42,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

filler in o/s outer sill at jacking point no signs of corrosion.

Fail 13 Apr 2020 42,132 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

filler in o/s outer sill at jacking point no signs of corrosion.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,073 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,708 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 35,707 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 34,917 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 34,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,561 miles

Offside rear tyre lightly perished.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,186 miles

Front tyre sidewalls lightly cracked.

Offside rear tyre sidewall lightly cracked.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 31,186 miles

Front tyre sidewalls lightly cracked.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre sidewall lightly cracked.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,223 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,058 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 26,058 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play from nearside front steering arm

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 FVL is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FVL, 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 SW08 FVL registered?

SW08 FVL is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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