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PJ55 VUW

2006 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,234 mi
Last recorded85,234 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 VUW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 85,234 miles

light corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe on axle beam

o/s/r handbrake low effort

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2018 85,234 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

light corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe on axle beam

o/s/r handbrake low effort

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,771 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 79,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing core (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,471 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 2 Nov 2016 74,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 2 (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,286 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 69,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,756 miles

slight play in n/s tie/rod end

Fail 3 Nov 2014 62,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in n/s tie/rod end

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,233 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 57,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,885 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 46,607 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 46,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,401 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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PJ55 VUW 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 61.1%.

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 PJ55 VUW, 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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PJ55 VUW is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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