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VJ08 JJJ

2009 Renault Scenic

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,482 mi
Last recorded130,482 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ08 JJJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 130,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch release bearing worn

Fail 17 Sep 2025 130,482 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch release bearing worn

Pass 10 Sep 2024 128,760 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 127,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 124,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 110,391 miles

both front bump stops split

both front tyres low on inner edges

brake pedal rubber worn

oil around sump and timing cover not dripping

rear discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,748 miles

both front bump stops split

both rear seats folded away

engine leaking oil , not dripping

front brake pads low

front discs worn

o/s/r alloy buckled inner edge

rear brake pads low

rear discs worn

Fail 11 Sep 2019 104,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective central (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front bump stops split

both rear seats folded away

engine leaking oil , not dripping

front brake pads low

front discs worn

o/s/r alloy buckled inner edge

rear brake pads low

rear discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,852 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 Sep 2017 92,466 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,937 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 83,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,698 miles

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

VEHICLE MUST BE PRESENTED EMPTY WITH ACCESS TO ALL SEATBELTS AND BUCKLES

Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,331 miles

NOTE VEHICLE MUST BE PRESENTED EMPTY WITH ALL SEATS IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND ACCESS TO ALL SEATBELTS

Fail 19 Dec 2012 37,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 37,886 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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VJ08 JJJ is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 65,625 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 VJ08 JJJ, 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 17 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VJ08 JJJ registered?

VJ08 JJJ is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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