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J33 XDD

2012 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,255 mi
Last recorded115,255 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 XDD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 115,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2025 104,520 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 104,515 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 96,688 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 96,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 91,850 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 91,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 85,605 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 85,594 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 81,324 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 75,582 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 75,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,783 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 71,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,650 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,515 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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J33 XDD is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 J33 XDD, 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 J33 XDD registered?

J33 XDD is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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