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YF08 UTG

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,965 mi
Last recorded83,965 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UTG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,965 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Also twisted. !!! (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Also twisted. !!! (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,619 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 73,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 73,537 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,677 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 68,677 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,400 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,160 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 58,160 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,568 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 53,568 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,989 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 45,989 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,543 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,927 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,202 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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YF08 UTG is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF08 UTG, 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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YF08 UTG is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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