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AJ56 VMV

2007 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,591 mi
Last recorded161,591 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Renault Scenic63,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VMV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 161,591 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 161,591 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 159,551 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 154,798 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 144,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear has a srew in the tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2018 144,293 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear has a srew in the tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2017 135,259 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 135,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 127,648 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge and worn

Fail 16 Dec 2016 127,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge and worn

Pass 27 Nov 2015 113,070 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,745 miles

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

play in o/s rack end

Fail 10 Dec 2014 94,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

play in o/s rack end

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,284 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,559 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 70,559 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides front tyres worn to 2mm and bald on inner tread shoulders

offside rear tyre unevenly worn, outer tread shoulder has bald spots

Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,632 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 60,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

diesel smell and residue on undertray (no leaks found)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,980 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,923 miles

rear pads innerlook low but cannot see fully check 2/3000 miles

small dent to n/s/f outer wheel rim

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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AJ56 VMV is a 2007 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2007 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 63,108 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 AJ56 VMV, 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 19 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ56 VMV is a 2007 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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