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LJ56 USU

2006 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,578 mi
Last recorded167,578 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 USU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 167,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 154,778 miles

Nearside MIRROR DAMAGE

Fail 15 Nov 2019 154,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside MIRROR DAMAGE

Pass 17 Dec 2018 151,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 151,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 145,097 miles

front brake discs partly corroded on inner faces

slight signs of fuel leak on engine

Pass 11 Nov 2016 123,794 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 111,446 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 111,420 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 99,582 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 99,582 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 95,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 86,799 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,668 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,688 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 63,688 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,067 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,679 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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LJ56 USU is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ56 USU, 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 LJ56 USU registered?

LJ56 USU is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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