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MK56 VYJ

2006 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,624 mi
Last recorded97,624 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 VYJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,624 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 97,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,724 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 72,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 66,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 51,562 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 51,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 46,619 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 42,451 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres are perished

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 31 Jul 2015 37,575 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,565 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,673 miles

all 4 tyres are perrished but no plys or cords showing

off side rear brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Aug 2010 15,927 miles

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

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS ARE STIFF

Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,927 miles

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS ARE STIFF

Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,221 miles

o/s/f wiper smearing

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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MK56 VYJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MK56 VYJ, 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 MK56 VYJ registered?

MK56 VYJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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