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NJ62 VRP

2012 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,196 mi
Last recorded94,196 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 VRP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 94,196 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 94,196 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 87,020 miles

ADVISE Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ADVISE Front rubber wiper blades smearing top half of window (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back rubber wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back rubber wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 87,016 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc excess worn thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc excess worn thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ADVISE Front rubber wiper blades smearing top half of window (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back rubber wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back rubber wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 79,148 miles

ADVISE SPANNER LIGHT IS STAYING ON

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK RUBBER WISHBONE BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN THIN AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK RUBBER WISHBONE BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN THIN AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light staying on (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light staying on (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released X3 STOP LIGHTS STUCK ON (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE SPANNER LIGHT IS STAYING ON

ADVISE STEERING STIFF ??? LOCK TO LOCK

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN WITH CORRODED LIP ON THEM (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK RUBBER WISHBONE BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN THIN AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN WITH CORRODED LIP ON THEM (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK RUBBER WISHBONE BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN THIN AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,938 miles

ADVISE Spanner light is on dash

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 69,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side wires not connected (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE Spanner light is on dash

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,133 miles

ADVISE Spanner light is staying on

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 54,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,013 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 40,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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NJ62 VRP is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NJ62 VRP, 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 NJ62 VRP registered?

NJ62 VRP is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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