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EA56 VHL

2006 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,443 mi
Last recorded104,443 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VHL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2019 104,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,132 miles

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

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

Rear seats folded flat at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2018 96,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear seats folded flat at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,163 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 minor corrosion to faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,276 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspect OSF suspension top mount noisey

Fail 11 Jul 2016 84,274 miles

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

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

NSF suspension top mount noisey

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 80,943 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 74,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspect under bonnet fuel system component leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,601 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspect under bonnet fuel system component leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,811 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake imbalance reading 29%

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 64,809 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 44,233 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,233 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,428 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2010 35,218 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EA56 VHL is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,029 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 EA56 VHL, 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 20 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA56 VHL is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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