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GU11 VJA

2011 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,001 mi
Last recorded162,001 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Scenic61,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 VJA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 162,001 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 155,815 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front undertray insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside mirror slightly loose

Nearside washer jet, 1 of 2 working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and offside rear slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 155,815 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front undertray insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside mirror slightly loose

Nearside washer jet, 1 of 2 working

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Wouldn't release under pressure (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and offside rear slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 147,558 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 147,081 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 147,080 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

back box missing

Pass 23 Nov 2020 142,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 128,320 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 128,317 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 107,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 85,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 64,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 21,109 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 19,775 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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GU11 VJA is a 2011 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 61,930 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU11 VJA, 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 15 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU11 VJA registered?

GU11 VJA is a 2011 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 April 2011.

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