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SW08 JVX

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

95,578 mi
Last recorded95,578 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 JVX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,578 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 95,493 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE Play in steering rack nearside

Pass 21 Sep 2016 90,346 miles

Front all brake discs corroded

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 902,294 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front all brake discs corroded

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,255 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Play in steering rack joints

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 86,252 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,684 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 75,684 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 65,502 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 65,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,040 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filter corroded

oil leak at engine

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 19 Sep 2012 54,040 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet difficult to open

fuel filter corroded

oil leak at engine

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Aug 2011 38,972 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Aug 2011 38,972 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all 4 tyres perishing

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 JVX is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

SW08 JVX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is SW08 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 JVX shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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