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SW08 LGU

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,675 mi
Last recorded88,675 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 88,675 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under shields fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2025 88,514 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 88,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 82,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on mounts (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on mount (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,422 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 75,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 71,795 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,830 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,218 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,972 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,303 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 51,503 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,563 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 40,626 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,901 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 35,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,760 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 27,184 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,184 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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SW08 LGU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SW08 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

SW08 LGU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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