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RENAULT GRAND SCENIC2012 · 1.5L Diesel

RO12 AOU

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RENAULT GRAND SCENIC (2012, Diesel, 1461cc) — mileage recorded at 130,238. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 15/04/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1461cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, following a successful MOT test on 16 April 2025 at 130,238 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reactive, as the record shows a pattern of immediate rectification following initial test failures. In both 2024 and 2025, the vehicle failed the initial test but passed on the same day, indicating that the previous owner only addresses mechanical or safety defects when necessitated by the legal testing process rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 14 years old with 130,238 miles, the vehicle averages approximately 9,300 miles per annum, which aligns closely with typical national averages for a family-sized MP. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 7,900 miles covered between April 2023 and 2024, and another 6,915 miles covered between April 2024 and 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber-based components and internal fluid contamination. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems, as the recurring failures followed by immediate passes suggest these areas reach the end of their service life. Given the age and mileage, pay close attention to worn control arm bushes, perished coil springs, and brake calipers that may be binding. While the most recent record shows no advisories, checking for emerging structural corrosion on the rear sills and subframes remains a priority, as these areas are common vulnerabilities for this model over a decade of use.

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45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: May 16, 2026, 01:04 AM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, following a successful MOT test on 16 April 2025 at 130,238 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reactive, as the record shows a pattern of immediate rectification following initial test failures. In both 2024 and 2025, the vehicle failed the initial test but passed on the same day, indicating that the previous owner only addresses mechanical or safety defects when necessitated by the legal testing process rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 14 years old with 130,238 miles, the vehicle averages approximately 9,300 miles per annum, which aligns closely with typical national averages for a family-sized MP. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 7,900 miles covered between April 2023 and 2024, and another 6,915 miles covered between April 2024 and 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber-based components and internal fluid contamination. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems, as the recurring failures followed by immediate passes suggest these areas reach the end of their service life. Given the age and mileage, pay close attention to worn control arm bushes, perished coil springs, and brake calipers that may be binding. While the most recent record shows no advisories, checking for emerging structural corrosion on the rear sills and subframes remains a priority, as these areas are common vulnerabilities for this model over a decade of use.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2012 Renault Grand Scenic (RO12 AOU), we found 5 MOT results in the period of April 2023 to April 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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