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FG56 VJP

2006 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,439 mi
Last recorded79,439 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 VJP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 79,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

rear shocks corroded x2

Fail 15 Sep 2026 79,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 nsf osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken x2 nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

rear shocks corroded x2

Pass 18 Sep 2025 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,534 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 77,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 75,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 71,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,406 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,621 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,596 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 61,956 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear, small split in rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,229 miles

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,588 miles

both rear brakes binding

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,004 miles

rear brakes binding slighty

Fail 26 Sep 2014 57,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,414 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 53,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,904 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,802 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,802 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs scored

Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,328 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 38,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 28,898 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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FG56 VJP is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG56 VJP, 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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What year was FG56 VJP registered?

FG56 VJP is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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