2016 Renault Grand Scenic · 4,269 MOT tests
2016 Renault Grand Scenic reliability
2016 Renault Grand Scenics fail 31.9% of first MOT tests, 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 Grand Scenic years (4,269 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Scenics: 46.3%)
- 31.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Scenics: 46.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 46% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 60,931
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,269
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.6% of tests fail here (295% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Renault Grand Scenic
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.4%
- Suspension7.4%
- Tyres6.3%
- Brakes5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Steering3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.91%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.14%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.9%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.76%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.11%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.06%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.94%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.04%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.06%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (4.4%)
Other years
Every Renault Grand Scenic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Renault Grand Scenic reliable?
2016 Renault Grand Scenics fail 31.9% of first MOT tests, 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 Grand Scenic years (4,269 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Renault Grand Scenic MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.91% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.14% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Renault Grand Scenic have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Renault Grand Scenic shows 60,931 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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