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FJ61 VCG

2012 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,532 mi
Last recorded67,532 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 VCG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 67,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 64,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking, age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive air con (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 60,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 60,251 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,209 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,287 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 48,706 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 45,183 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished /cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished/ cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2017 40,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished /cracking

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished/ cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread and sidewalls cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread and sidewalls cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,092 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 25,972 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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FJ61 VCG is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 60,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ61 VCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ61 VCG registered?

FJ61 VCG is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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The MOT history for FJ61 VCG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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