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SY08 SXV

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,028 mi
Last recorded82,028 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 SXV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 82,027 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,939 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 75,937 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 67,352 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,519 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,519 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper lower grille damaged

signs of slight wear on nearside front steering rack[not drag link]

Fail 19 Feb 2014 51,667 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper lower grille damaged

nearside front tyre showing 2-3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine oil dipstick broken slightly at top

nearside and offside front tyres showing signs of wear on inside and outside edges

Fail 25 Feb 2013 45,248 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine oil dipstick broken slightly at top

front and rear wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

handbrake travel getting high

nearside and offside front tyres showing signs of wear on inside and outside edges

unable to check nearside and offside rear wheel bearings[brake binding]

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,178 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,979 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 27,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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SY08 SXV is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SY08 SXV, 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 SY08 SXV registered?

SY08 SXV is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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