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A17 LJW

2012 Renault Grand Scenic

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,606 mi
Last recorded135,606 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Scenic72,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 LJW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 135,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 123,438 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 123,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 108,806 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2023 108,805 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low to tread limit /bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low to tread limit /bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,219 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 98,217 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 88,010 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 78,433 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 78,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,540 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,973 miles

front tyre treads worn low on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,665 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,478 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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A17 LJW is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 72,664 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 Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 LJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A17 LJW is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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