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NL16 NJX

2016 Renault Scenic

Bronze Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,774 mi
Last recorded72,774 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Scenic40,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 NJX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,774 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 72,774 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 62,311 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 62,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 56,459 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 46,086 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2023 46,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 36,027 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 28,718 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,591 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 9,452 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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NL16 NJX is a 2016 Renault Scenic in Bronze with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 40,473 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 NL16 NJX, 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 10 years old, this Renault Scenic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NL16 NJX registered?

NL16 NJX is a 2016 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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