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VJZ 1483

2013 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,834 mi
Last recorded135,834 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Scenic54,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 1483
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 135,834 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 135,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 131,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 126,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (rear sect) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 126,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (rear sect) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 122,396 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 122,387 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 117,595 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,302 miles

nearside front inner tie rod under covers engine covers

Fail 3 Nov 2020

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective leaver is broken (3.1 (c))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 83,746 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 64,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2018 64,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,876 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 43,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 26,690 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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VJZ 1483 is a 2013 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VJZ 1483, 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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What year was VJZ 1483 registered?

VJZ 1483 is a 2013 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 August 2013.

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