2002 Renault Scenic · 1,664 MOT tests
2002 Renault Scenic reliability
2002 Renault Scenics fail 45.8% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 17 Scenic years (1,664 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- 45.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 101,193
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,664
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 15.2% of tests fail here (97% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Renault Scenic
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors15.2%
- Brakes15%
- Suspension11.4%
- Body, chassis and structure11%
- Tyres7.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.53%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 5.29%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.11%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.09%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washers not working 3.06%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (23.08%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.65%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.92%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.68%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.75%)
Other years
Every Renault Scenic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Renault Scenic reliable?
2002 Renault Scenics fail 45.8% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 17 Scenic years (1,664 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Renault Scenic MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.53% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (5.29% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Renault Scenic have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Renault Scenic shows 101,193 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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