Scania Unknown (2008)
2008 Scania Unknown
CarHunch analysed 5,733 real MOT records for the 2008 Scania Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 2008 Scania Unknown
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.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 5,674 | 0.5% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 54 | 86.7% | 0.63 |
| Petrol (0%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Scania Unknown 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 Scania Unknown vehicles fall between 351,742 and 645,085 miles.
2008 Scania Unknown — Still on the Road
24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Scania Unknown
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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18.4%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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15.8%
compressor pipe corroded
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10.5%
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
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7.9%
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
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7.9%
chip to windscreen
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7.9%
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
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7.9%
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
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5.3%
Upper Emergency exit not provided
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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