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FG56 VJZ

2006 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

168,005 mi
Last recorded168,005 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 VJZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2016 168,005 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Tow bar shield (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Centre and rear exhaust rubbers split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NS inner steering rack joint has play in inner ball joint

NSF tyre badly perished

NSF wheel liner missing

OSR tyre has cut to outer sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 29 Mar 2016 164,243 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 164,243 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 147,848 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 147,702 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 131,988 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 131,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 118,438 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 118,390 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 104,449 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,232 miles

exhaust heat sheild damaged

front brake pads look well worn

no rear row of seats assembled at time of test

slight play within steering system

Fail 8 Nov 2010 86,232 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild damaged

front brake pads look well worn

movement in offside front track rod end

no rear row of seats assembled at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,683 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 VJZ is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VJZ, 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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FG56 VJZ is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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