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MJ61 HNC

2012 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,996 mi
Last recorded92,996 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 HNC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 92,996 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 88,574 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 88,574 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 84,437 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 84,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,501 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 66,721 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 62,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,632 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,926 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 49,926 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,096 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 18 Jan 2016 35,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertray

Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,350 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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MJ61 HNC is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ61 HNC, 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 MJ61 HNC registered?

MJ61 HNC is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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