2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

2,471 MOT tests in 2024. 48.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time48.4%
Failed or needed repairs51.6%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,471 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working20.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    137 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics43.7%
  2. Suspension26.7%
  3. Brakes23.1%
  4. Steering11.9%
  5. Tyres9.8%
  6. Body & chassis8.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)28.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 48.4% of 2008 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,471 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).