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WJ08 WUA

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,819 mi
Last recorded66,819 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 66,819 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 66,819 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 61,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 61,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 56,618 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 56,618 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 51,697 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 17 Mar 2017 46,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,569 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

Fail 20 Mar 2014 29,649 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,893 miles

wheel caps fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,678 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,673 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 WUA is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ08 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

WJ08 WUA is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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