Renault Scenic MOT Results

Registered in 2008
47.7% pass rate
from 5,043 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Scenic is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Mounting
    • 9.5% fail on Suspension arms (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joints (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.65% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.42% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.079% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.059% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Headlamps (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Headlamp (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Headlamp levelling device (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.73% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.020% fail on Switch
    • 0.59% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.40% fail on Position lamps (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on All position lamps (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Switch
    • 0.22% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.040% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.040% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.040% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.040% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.020% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
        • 0.040% fail on Lever
        • 0.020% fail on Rod
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Electronic parking brake (27 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic braking system (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.099% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.059% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.040% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Drag link end (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Other components (26 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Steering linkage (30 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Steering component (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering arm (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Operation
    • 1.5% fail on Steering play (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Power steering
      • 0.040% fail on Rams
    • 0.020% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.020% fail on Steering column
    • 0.020% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.020% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Drive shafts (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.059% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.059% fail on Joints
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Bumpers (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.040% fail on Catch (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.059% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.079% fail on Panel
      • 0.059% fail on Other body component
    • 0.059% fail on Integral vehicle structure (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.040% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.040% fail on Undertray
    • 0.020% fail on Chassis
      • 0.020% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.020% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.020% fail on Tank
    • 0.020% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.020% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.020% fail on Floor
    • 0.020% fail on Cabs
      • 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.34% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Emissions not tested (82% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.75% fail on Compression ignition (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.079% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.020% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.020% fail on Undertray
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.79% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.58% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
      • 0.099% fail on Prescribed areas (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment
    • 0.020% fail on Airbags
      • 0.020% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment (70% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Condition
  • 0.020% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.020% fail on Doors
      • 0.020% fail on Emergency exits
  • 0.020% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.020% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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