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SY08 XKJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,492 mi
Last recorded116,492 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 XKJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 116,492 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 116,492 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,754 miles

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

Offside Lower windscreen has damage but not affecting driver's view

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged disengaged from hub (3.4.3)

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

Offside Lower windscreen has damage but not affecting driver's view

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,304 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower crack on windscreen not in drivers view of the road.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,670 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 91,670 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 77,713 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 58,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,425 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,604 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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SY08 XKJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

SY08 XKJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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