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YS08 NHY

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,363 mi
Last recorded129,363 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 NHY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 129,363 miles

Coil spring worn all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 118,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 118,988 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 109,318 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on outside of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower fog light damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 109,318 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on outside of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower fog light damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 95,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 88,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,420 miles

Front front steering rack tie rods have slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 72,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,697 miles

advise play in both front inner track rods

Fail 28 Apr 2017 64,697 miles

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

advise play in both front inner track rods

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,390 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 51,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,212 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 45,674 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 45,674 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 39,723 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 39,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 34,644 miles

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

engine coolant on minimum

Pass 25 May 2011 26,954 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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YS08 NHY is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS08 NHY, 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 YS08 NHY registered?

YS08 NHY is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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