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YC08 GBY

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,478 mi
Last recorded117,478 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 GBY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025 117,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 116,546 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 116,546 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 113,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 109,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 105,330 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 101,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 97,669 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 93,193 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 93,193 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 89,767 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 80,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 68,908 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 59,151 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,891 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 44,458 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 44,458 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,252 miles

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

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

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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YC08 GBY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YC08 GBY, 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 YC08 GBY registered?

YC08 GBY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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