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NU61 MHJ

2012 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,350 mi
Last recorded62,350 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 MHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 62,350 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front radiator pack support legs corroded heavily

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 62,350 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front radiator pack support legs corroded heavily

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 57,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 52,283 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc surfaces starting to corrode

Fail 7 Aug 2023 47,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc surfaces starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2022 42,145 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 42,145 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 36,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 31,148 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 31,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 30,811 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 27,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 24,132 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,833 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,777 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 11,312 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 10,466 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 10,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NU61 MHJ is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NU61 MHJ, 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 NU61 MHJ registered?

NU61 MHJ is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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The MOT history for NU61 MHJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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