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N40 FBW

2012 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,066 mi
Last recorded56,066 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 FBW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 56,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 54,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,943 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,442 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 50,442 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 47,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,451 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,238 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,658 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 37,401 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,087 miles

emissions too low for print out.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,545 miles

emissions too low for print out.

under tray fitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,530 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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N40 FBW is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N40 FBW, 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 N40 FBW registered?

N40 FBW is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is N40 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 FBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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