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SJ13 NBY

2013 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,299 mi
Last recorded116,299 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Scenic54,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 NBY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 116,299 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 111,580 miles

Nearside Front day running light not working

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 4 Mar 2025 111,580 miles

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

Nearside Front day running light not working

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2024 103,234 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 103,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 79,799 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 60,053 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 54,981 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,701 miles

both front tyres wearing edges on limit

Pass 13 Feb 2019 38,843 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 35,549 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 35,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 35,240 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 35,240 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,434 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 24,434 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 6 Feb 2016 16,734 miles

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

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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SJ13 NBY 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 SJ13 NBY, 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.

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SJ13 NBY is a 2013 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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