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NJ12 WTL

2012 Renault Scenic

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,128 mi
Last recorded113,128 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 WTL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 113,128 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 106,032 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 105,968 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 99,515 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 99,515 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 82,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,331 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 76,331 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 73,631 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 73,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,804 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,174 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

age related cracks in o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,520 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 43,520 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 32,374 miles

BOTH FRONT WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 16 Feb 2016 32,374 miles

BOTH FRONT WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,466 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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NJ12 WTL is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NJ12 WTL, 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 NJ12 WTL registered?

NJ12 WTL is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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