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GX56 RNJ

2006 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,992 mi
Last recorded88,992 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 RNJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,992 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective with play ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear tail light lens cracked

Pass 21 May 2025 83,599 miles

Offside Rear lens damage

Fail 21 May 2025 83,599 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 76,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 65,530 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 58,297 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Fail 19 Oct 2022 58,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,794 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake pads getting low

play offside inner steering rack arm

Fail 26 Oct 2021 51,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake pads getting low

play offside inner steering rack arm

Pass 16 Nov 2020 31,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 30,306 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 28,487 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 27,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 25,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,003 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 19,718 miles

distortion in n/s/f wheel rim

nail in n/s/f tyre, worn low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre begining to wear on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,848 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 15,609 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 13,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 11,243 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 11,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GX56 RNJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GX56 RNJ, 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 GX56 RNJ registered?

GX56 RNJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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