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YR08 DFC

2008 Renault Scenic

Orange Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,401 mi
Last recorded67,401 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 DFC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 67,401 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2024 65,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 63,903 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 63,885 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 59,659 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 59,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,910 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 52,693 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 48,711 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,823 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 42,821 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,102 miles

2 x front brake discs some corrosion inside face

Fail 3 Apr 2018 36,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

2 x front brake discs some corrosion inside face

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,506 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 31,504 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,740 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,206 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 22,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,681 miles

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,538 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 11,532 miles

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

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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YR08 DFC is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Orange with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YR08 DFC, 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 YR08 DFC registered?

YR08 DFC is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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