2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

1,002 MOT tests in 2024. 76.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time76.1%
Failed or needed repairs23.9%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

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

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    31 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    30 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  5. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.3%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    19 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.4%
  2. Tyres7.7%
  3. Suspension7.0%
  4. Brakes5.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2017 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 76.1% of 2017 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,002 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).