2016 Renault Scenic · 3,236 MOT tests
2016 Renault Scenic reliability
2016 Renault Scenics fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 17 Scenic years (3,236 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- 24.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 44,511
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,236
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2% of tests fail here (179% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- 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 Scenic
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10%
- Suspension6%
- Tyres5.4%
- Brakes4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Steering2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 2.97%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.47%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.79%
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 1.64%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 1.61%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.58%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.24%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.89%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.49%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.21%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.15%)
Other years
Every Renault Scenic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Renault Scenic reliable?
2016 Renault Scenics fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 17 Scenic years (3,236 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Renault Scenic MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (2.97% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.47% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Renault Scenic have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Renault Scenic shows 44,511 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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