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YJ08 DFL

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,382 mi
Last recorded106,382 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 DFL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 106,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 104,768 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover and under-trays

Slight front to rear corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,983 miles

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

under trays on

Fail 2 Jan 2019 99,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays on

Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,815 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ns and os (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 90,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ns and os (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,255 miles

under tray on engine cover on

Fail 25 Jan 2017 82,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

under tray on engine cover on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,386 miles

Front Tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2015 61,481 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 61,481 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,271 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,579 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 40,704 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,704 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,226 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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YJ08 DFL is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 YJ08 DFL, 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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YJ08 DFL is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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