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RK61 YJL

2011 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Scenic61,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 YJL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 88,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,604 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 83,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 76,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 76,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,766 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,259 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 60,259 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,512 miles

nearside front tyre cuts on outer sidewall

Fail 2 Sep 2019 50,512 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2018 46,143 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,186 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 43,186 miles

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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre valve stems cracking

both front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

both rear tyres cracking/wearing low

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,879 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 38,879 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,778 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 22,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 22,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RK61 YJL is a 2011 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 61,930 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 RK61 YJL, 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 15 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK61 YJL registered?

RK61 YJL is a 2011 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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