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SY57 DLJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,921 mi
Last recorded104,921 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 DLJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 104,921 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 102,836 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 102,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 100,683 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 100,683 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,428 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 98,388 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 96,759 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,247 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 93,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jan 2021 93,241 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,120 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,516 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 82,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,968 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,195 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 75,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,633 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Jan 2014 59,633 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,355 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 47,353 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished and starting to crack

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,762 miles

rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 13 Jan 2011 22,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SY57 DLJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SY57 DLJ, 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 SY57 DLJ registered?

SY57 DLJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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