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YR08 HTJ

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,165 mi
Last recorded60,165 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 HTJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 60,165 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 58,598 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Feb 2024 57,475 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 57,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 55,937 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,940 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,145 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 50,599 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 50,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,771 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,590 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,800 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,260 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,180 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 29,901 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)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre outer wall and edge showing signs of cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,614 miles

outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre scuffed,no cord showing as yet.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,130 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 22,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,834 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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YR08 HTJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YR08 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

YR08 HTJ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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