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WJ56 ELU

2006 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,244 mi
Last recorded128,244 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 ELU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 128,244 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 128,243 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 125,999 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 125,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 121,891 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 121,889 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 116,438 miles

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,963 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 108,963 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,615 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,235 miles

slight play in steering rack axial ball joints

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,898 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,803 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WJ56 ELU is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ56 ELU, 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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WJ56 ELU is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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