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SY58 MXC

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,505 mi
Last recorded59,505 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 MXC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,505 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2020 59,497 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2019 57,229 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,449 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,211 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Sep 2017 53,209 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/r wheel not rotating - may cause damage to equipment (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

all brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,885 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 50,884 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,739 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,045 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 46,045 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,026 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 43,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,047 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 31,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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SY58 MXC is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SY58 MXC, 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 SY58 MXC registered?

SY58 MXC is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is SY58 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 MXC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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