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NU56 ZNJ

2006 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,004 mi
Last recorded33,004 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 ZNJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 33,004 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2025 31,672 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 30,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 28,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 26,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 26,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 24,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 23,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 21,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 18,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 18,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 15,815 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering arm has play

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2016 12,043 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 7,705 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 2,519 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 1,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 1,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,903 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 38,900 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,573 miles

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

front and rear brake disc surfaces corroded and worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,442 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 23,442 miles

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

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

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

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 ZNJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NU56 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

NU56 ZNJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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