2016 Renault Megane Scenic · 1,184 MOT tests
2016 Renault Megane Scenic reliability
2016 Renault Megane Scenics fail 24.1% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Megane Scenic years (1,184 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Megane Scenics: 41.4%)
- 24.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Megane Scenics: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 57,521
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,184
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 11.2% of tests fail here (83% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 41% 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 Megane Scenic
Fail rate by area
- Tyres11.2%
- Suspension6%
- Lights and electrics5.2%
- Brakes4.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.12%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.12%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.45%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.86%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.77%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.6%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.18%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.48%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.12%)
Other years
Every Renault Megane Scenic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Renault Megane Scenic reliable?
2016 Renault Megane Scenics fail 24.1% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Megane Scenic years (1,184 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Renault Megane Scenic MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (3.12% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.12% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Renault Megane Scenic have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Renault Megane Scenic shows 57,521 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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