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NL13 XEM

2013 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,084 mi
Last recorded71,084 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Scenic54,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 XEM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,084 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (2018) 215.60.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 67,856 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 66,927 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 66,927 miles

Fuel system component leaking on injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,999 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 65,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 61,204 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 61,204 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,080 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,642 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 57,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,377 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jul 2019 54,377 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,306 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under shields fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,990 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 22,781 miles

under shield fitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 20,787 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under shield fitted.

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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NL13 XEM is a 2013 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2013 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,559 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 NL13 XEM, 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 13 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL13 XEM?

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What year was NL13 XEM registered?

NL13 XEM is a 2013 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is NL13 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 XEM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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