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RJ56 VWG

2006 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,056 mi
Last recorded90,056 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 VWG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,056 miles

front discs lipped

front wipers starting to smear

nsr tyre tread worn outer edge/cracking

osr belt slow to recoil

rear pads worn low

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded osr to nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsr tyre cut/ poor repair (4.1.D.1a)

front discs lipped

front wipers starting to smear

nsr tyre tread worn outer edge/cracking

osr belt slow to recoil

rear pads worn low

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 82,424 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

nsr brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 82,279 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom bj play (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertray fitted

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf tyre tread close to limit

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 73,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,914 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 62,904 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 43,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,956 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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RJ56 VWG is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ56 VWG, 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 RJ56 VWG registered?

RJ56 VWG is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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