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SW08 LHC

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,998 mi
Last recorded157,998 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 LHC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 157,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 149,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 141,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 131,232 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 131,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 126,148 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 126,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 122,352 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 122,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 113,564 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering tie rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 95,633 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 95,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,667 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 87,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 76,577 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,004 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,450 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 45,450 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 34,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,322 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

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 LHC is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC registered?

SW08 LHC is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is SW08 LHC safe to buy?

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