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SW55 FJJ

2006 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,911 mi
Last recorded133,911 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 FJJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 133,911 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 113,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 110,069 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 99,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 72,461 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 72,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 63,445 miles

Strong advise nsr tyre on 1.6mm

passenger wiperstarting to smear / rack play / rear seat belts not checked to seats folded down and child seat / front tyres worn on inner edge / both rear tyres worn on inner edges & in poor condition / both front tyres and osr tyre on 2mm

Fail 23 Mar 2012 63,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Strong advise nsr tyre on 1.6mm

passenger wiperstarting to smear / rack play / rear seat belts not checked to seats folded down and child seat / front tyres worn on inner edge / both rear tyres worn on inner edges & in poor condition / both front tyres and osr tyre on 2mm

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,181 miles

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2010 42,549 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 30,126 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 30,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 FJJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FJJ, 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 FJJ registered?

SW55 FJJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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