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VU56 VBG

2006 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,526 mi
Last recorded121,526 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 VBG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 121,526 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 121,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 112,815 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 112,815 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 103,006 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake across back axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 103,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake across back axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,522 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 92,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,513 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,976 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 74,976 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,634 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,319 miles

N/S/F steering arm has a slight play in its fixings

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

Nearside Outer 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,269 miles

nsf track control arm slight free play

Fail 3 Oct 2012 57,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf track control arm slight free play

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,259 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,660 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,484 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 34,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VU56 VBG is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 VU56 VBG, 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 VU56 VBG registered?

VU56 VBG is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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