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NU56 XGJ

2006 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,222 mi
Last recorded110,222 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 XGJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 110,222 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 110,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 107,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Spring not settled properly

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 105,519 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 105,445 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,164 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 100,161 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 94,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,611 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,794 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both.

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

rear shock absorbers corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2020 85,704 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

rear shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,828 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,258 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 63,675 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage on front screen in A/B zones does not impair drivers view.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,748 miles

Slight play in both front rack ends.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,859 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 73,216 miles

front brake discs worn

scratching starting to appear in zone A & B

slight wear in steering rack end bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,169 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,789 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,948 miles

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

rear discs pitted\worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,408 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 16,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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NU56 XGJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU56 XGJ, 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 NU56 XGJ registered?

NU56 XGJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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