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VU55 SZG

2006 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,881 mi
Last recorded118,881 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 SZG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 118,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Noise from gearbox

Oil leak engine

change oil soon light on

clean particulate filter warning light on

oil leak gearbox

Pass 8 Nov 2016 110,038 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,417 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,293 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,640 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,236 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 59,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 55,700 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,314 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,029 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,786 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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VU55 SZG is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VU55 SZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU55 SZG registered?

VU55 SZG is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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