2011 Renault Scenic · 14,004 MOT tests
2011 Renault Scenic reliability
2011 Renault Scenics fail 44.6% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 17 Scenic years (14,004 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- 44.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 84,396
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,004
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 9% of tests fail here (243% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 14% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Renault Scenic
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.4%
- Suspension19%
- Brakes9.9%
- Steering9%
- Tyres6.1%
- Body, chassis and structure6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.84%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 7.46%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 6.2%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 4.1%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.98%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.97%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.83%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (7.01%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.38%)
Other years
Every Renault Scenic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Renault Scenic reliable?
2011 Renault Scenics fail 44.6% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 17 Scenic years (14,004 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Renault Scenic MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.84% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (7.46% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Renault Scenic have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Renault Scenic shows 84,396 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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