2008 Renault Scenic 1.5L Diesel · DS57 TVJ
2008 Renault Scenic (1.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 153,917 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT SCENIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS57 TVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2025
- 153,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS57 TVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Renault Scenic (DS57 TVJ) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Sub-frame is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DS57 TVJ Mileage History
- 12/04/2023144,137 mi
- 18/05/2023144,137 mi
- 14/05/2024149,285 mi+5,148 mi
- 15/05/2024149,285 mi
- 07/05/2025153,917 mi+4,632 mi
Average of roughly 4,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Scenic Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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