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GJ56 SDU

2006 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,490 mi
Last recorded49,490 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 SDU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 49,490 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 49,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 47,260 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 45,750 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,047 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 42,047 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 41,614 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 41,614 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 40,337 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,647 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 36,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 34,522 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 34,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,658 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 30,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,375 miles

nearside front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

offside front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2013 26,688 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 25,658 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,061 miles

distortion to nearside front outer wheel rim (not excessive).

nearside front tyre nearing limit

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 7 Dec 2010 18,796 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre nearing limit

Pass 27 Nov 2009 14,838 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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GJ56 SDU is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ56 SDU, 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 GJ56 SDU registered?

GJ56 SDU is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is GJ56 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ56 SDU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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