2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

3,797 MOT tests in 2024. 54.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time54.0%
Failed or needed repairs46.0%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,797 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.4%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    169 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    144 marked dangerous
  9. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.2%
  2. Suspension24.8%
  3. Brakes17.8%
  4. Steering9.6%
  5. Body & chassis7.2%
  6. Tyres7.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 54.0% of 2011 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,797 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).