Renault Scenic (2008)
2008 Renault Scenic
CarHunch analysed 8,757 real MOT records for the 2008 Renault Scenic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Renault Scenic is a reliability concern: a 70.1% first-time pass rate sits 10 percentage points below the UK average, and an alarming 45.2% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point. Petrol versions fare slightly better at 71% pass rate versus diesel at 68.4%, though neither inspires confidence.
At 58,320 miles median (reasonable for age), these Scenics are averaging 5 failures and 23 advisories per test—substantially higher than typical. This tells you the model is prone to recurring issues across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Before buying one, budget for repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic familiar with Renaults, paying particular attention to braking, suspension, and electrical components.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2008 Renault Scenic
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 45.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (67%) | 5,856 | 71% | 4.92 |
| Diesel (33%) | 2,895 | 68.4% | 5.18 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 68.5% | 5.67 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 86.4% | 1.5 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 72.7% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Renault Scenic vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Renault Scenic vehicles fall between 46,517 and 70,449 miles.
2008 Renault Scenic — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 1,879 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (22% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Renault Scenic
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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63.8%
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working
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62%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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61.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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58.7%
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working
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51.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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51.3%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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49.3%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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45.7%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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