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WJ08 DFC

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,811 mi
Last recorded152,811 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 DFC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 152,811 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 152,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 142,551 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 142,547 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 133,084 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 133,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 120,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 120,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 113,023 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,552 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 97,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,168 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 86,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,003 miles

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

slight play in rack

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

slight bind-offside rear brake.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

slight bind-offside rear brake.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,583 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,032 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,761 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,594 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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WJ08 DFC is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WJ08 DFC, 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 WJ08 DFC registered?

WJ08 DFC is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 April 2008.

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