2018 Renault Scenic · 1,852 MOT tests
2018 Renault Scenic reliability
2018 Renault Scenics fail 15.9% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 17 Scenic years (1,852 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- 15.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,966
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,852
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.9% of tests fail here (89% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Renault Scenic
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.3%
- Lights and electrics5.1%
- Suspension2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Brakes1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.78%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.73%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.4%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.86%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.81%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.42%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.97%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.43%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.62%)
Other years
Every Renault Scenic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Renault Scenic reliable?
2018 Renault Scenics fail 15.9% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 17 Scenic years (1,852 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Renault Scenic MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.78% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.73% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Renault Scenic have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Renault Scenic shows 30,966 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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