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YL56 LHJ

2006 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,887 mi
Last recorded102,887 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 102,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shockabsorber body corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shockabsorber body corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 102,885 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at the rear end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shockabsorber body corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shockabsorber body corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 95,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,550 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 88,548 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2022 88,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,304 miles

The off side front strut top bearing is getting worn.

Fail 13 Sep 2021 82,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

The off side front strut top bearing is getting worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,859 miles

the off side front strut top bearing is getting worn.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 67,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

the off side front strut top bearing is getting worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 59,475 miles

all the brake discs are corroding.

the off side front strut top mounting is getting worn.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 59,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

all the brake discs are corroding.

the off side front strut top mounting is getting worn.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,784 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,899 miles

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)

the o/s/f strut top bearing is getting worn

Fail 18 Sep 2015 50,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

the o/s/f strut top bearing is getting worn

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,865 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,865 miles

Nearside 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 10 Sep 2013 39,709 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,788 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,647 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 29,647 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,621 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,650 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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YL56 LHJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YL56 LHJ, 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 YL56 LHJ registered?

YL56 LHJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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