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SM56 EFZ

2006 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,276 mi
Last recorded81,276 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 EFZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,276 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s/r and both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advanced play requires attention ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged and temporary repaired ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn close to limits requires attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

engine noisy when starting

temp repair to rear exhaust hanger

Fail 18 Aug 2020 81,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s/r and both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advanced play requires attention ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged and temporary repaired ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn close to limits requires attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

engine noisy when starting

temp repair to rear exhaust hanger

Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,161 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 73,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure /damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Engine noisey when starting

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD OUTER EDGE - DANGEROUS - nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Temp repair to n/s door mirror

Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,150 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 65,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,100 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 54,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,295 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 43,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 39,603 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,156 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 29,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 15,548 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 10,865 miles

both steering rack track rods slight play

slight damage offside rear light cluster

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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SM56 EFZ is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM56 EFZ, 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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SM56 EFZ is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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