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WJ08 OBW

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,086 mi
Last recorded45,086 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 OBW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 45,086 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 35,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underseal has been applied

Pass 20 Jun 2024 35,418 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,096 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 34,810 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 34,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 33,833 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,457 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,284 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,085 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 27,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,294 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,341 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,042 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,687 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 18,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OBW is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WJ08 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

WJ08 OBW is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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