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SW55 EFJ

2006 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,628 mi
Last recorded57,628 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 EFJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,628 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 14 Jan 2016 57,444 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,733 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres feathering.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroding on inner faces.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 47,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroding on inner faces.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,602 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 42,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,609 miles

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

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,716 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 13 Jan 2010 24,721 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 24,721 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,400 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 20,400 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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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SW55 EFJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SW55 EFJ, 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 SW55 EFJ registered?

SW55 EFJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is SW55 EFJ safe to buy?

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