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SY57 ZZT

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,389 mi
Last recorded97,389 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 ZZT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 97,389 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 96,145 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 95,458 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,779 miles

Steering rack ends worn

Fail 14 Mar 2022 94,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack ends worn

Pass 13 Mar 2021 93,803 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 93,799 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,690 miles

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,260 miles

Slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 8 Mar 2018 86,257 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,337 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 82,337 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,749 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 77,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,712 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,536 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 49,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rubbers starting to split

Fail 23 May 2012 48,912 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rubbers starting to split

Pass 8 Jan 2011 30,802 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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SY57 ZZT is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SY57 ZZT, 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 ZZT registered?

SY57 ZZT is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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