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SY56 MSU

2006 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,301 mi
Last recorded135,301 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 MSU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 135,301 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Lower Undertray loose

Pass 15 Apr 2019 118,652 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 118,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,587 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 102,614 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 102,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 95,380 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,335 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 87,333 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 87,318 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 10,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,404 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,906 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,962 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,341 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 38,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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SY56 MSU is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY56 MSU, 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 SY56 MSU registered?

SY56 MSU is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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