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SA61 FJZ

2011 Renault Scenic

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,629 mi
Last recorded121,629 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Scenic61,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 FJZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 121,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in outer sidewall and scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in outer sidewall and scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 121,627 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in outer sidewall and scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in outer sidewall and scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 121,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 117,836 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 106,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (v) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (v) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (v) & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,812 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 93,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 84,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,775 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 71,771 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,847 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,473 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,643 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has punture

Fail 26 Sep 2014 18,569 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,569 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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SA61 FJZ is a 2011 Renault Scenic in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA61 FJZ, 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 SA61 FJZ registered?

SA61 FJZ is a 2011 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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