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YR08 HXB

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,771 mi
Last recorded144,771 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 144,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 141,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 137,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 137,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 134,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 131,451 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,062 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 125,544 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,601 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Oct 2017 124,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Oct 2016 118,536 miles

Clutch anti-slip missing

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

N/S Mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 118,531 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Clutch anti-slip missing

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

N/S Mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 11,533 miles

Clutch anti-slip missing

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

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel balljoints (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 11,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

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

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

Clutch anti-slip missing

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

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel balljoints (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 103,311 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 103,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,838 miles

Washer jets need adjustment.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 74,838 miles

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

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

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

Washer jets need adjustment.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,053 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn slightly on edge.

O/S/R Brake has slight bind.

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 36,053 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre worn slightly on edge.

O/S/R Brake has slight bind.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,647 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 17,647 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 HXB is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

YR08 HXB is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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