2017 Renault Scenic · 3,452 MOT tests
2017 Renault Scenic reliability
2017 Renault Scenics fail 21% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 17 Scenic years (3,452 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- 21%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 38,418
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,452
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 5.2% of tests fail here (96% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Renault Scenic
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.2%
- Lights and electrics6.5%
- Suspension5.2%
- Brakes3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.64%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.64%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Stop lamp not working 1.8%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.77%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.68%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.51%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.29%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.16%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.13%)
Other years
Every Renault Scenic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Renault Scenic reliable?
2017 Renault Scenics fail 21% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 17 Scenic years (3,452 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Renault Scenic MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.64% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.64% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Renault Scenic have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Renault Scenic shows 38,418 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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