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NL12 UMR

2012 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,140 mi
Last recorded105,140 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 UMR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 105,140 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 98,600 miles

covers on under body & parts

Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,800 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 87,027 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 87,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken NSF/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 81,867 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 81,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,458 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 67,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 66,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 May 2020 66,904 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,795 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 55,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,861 miles

n/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2017 44,861 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,771 miles

child seats fitted centre and n/s rear seats unable to check seatbelts

Fail 19 Feb 2016 26,771 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

child seats fitted centre and n/s rear seats unable to check seatbelts

Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,768 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 15,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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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NL12 UMR is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NL12 UMR, 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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NL12 UMR is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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