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YC08 OWJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,879 mi
Last recorded102,879 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OWJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 102,879 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 102,879 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,760 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 95,252 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 95,232 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 91,838 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 91,726 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,357 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 85,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,117 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,785 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 77,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,137 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,034 miles

play in n/s trackrod inner balljiont

slight play in o/s trackrod inner balljoint

Fail 2 Mar 2016 67,034 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

play in n/s trackrod inner balljiont

slight play in o/s trackrod inner balljoint

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,116 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,058 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,635 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 27,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,016 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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YC08 OWJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YC08 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

YC08 OWJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 April 2008.

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