2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

551 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.1%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 551 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.9%
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.3%
  2. Tyres5.6%
  3. Brakes3.6%
  4. Suspension3.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2018 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2018 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 551 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; stop lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).