2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

1,002 MOT tests in 2024. 72.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time72.3%
Failed or needed repairs27.7%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,002 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working4.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    23 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    21 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    16 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.6%
  2. Suspension8.5%
  3. Tyres6.3%
  4. Brakes5.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  6. Steering3.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.6%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2016 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 72.3% of 2016 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,002 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).