Renault Scenic MOT Results
Registered in 200847.7% pass rate
from 5,043 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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21% fail on
Suspension
(31% worse than other 2008 cars)
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10% fail on
Springs
(68% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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
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10% fail on
Coil springs
(69% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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0.040% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.040% fail on Ball joint
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10% fail on
Springs
(68% worse than other 2008 cars)
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17% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(23% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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3.7% fail on
Direction indicators
(73% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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3.7% fail on
Flashing type
(73% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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0.67% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.67% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.020% fail on Switch
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0.67% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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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
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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)
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0.079% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.040% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.040% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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0.040% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.040% fail on Switch
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6.9% fail on
Headlamps
(90% worse than other 2008 cars)
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13% fail on
Brakes
(26% worse than other 2008 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Brake performance
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3.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(24% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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
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0.040% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.040% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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3.2% fail on
Rbt
(26% worse than other 2008 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.020% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake performance
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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)
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0.040% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
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0.56% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.56% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
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0.56% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
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3.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(24% worse than other 2008 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(59% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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
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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)
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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
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3.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(55% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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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
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0.14% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(63% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Pedal
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0.099% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.099% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.079% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.059% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.040% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.020% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.020% fail on Other components
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5.7% fail on
Brake performance
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12% fail on
Steering
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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0.040% fail on
Power steering
- 0.040% fail on Rams
- 0.020% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.020% fail on Steering column
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0.020% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.020% fail on Universal joint
- 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
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8.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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8.8% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(41% worse than other 2008 cars)
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6.9% fail on
Transmission
(150% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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
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0.059% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.059% fail on Joints
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6.8% fail on
Drive shafts
(160% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Bumpers (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Doors
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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)
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0.079% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.079% fail on Door condition
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0.18% fail on
Other passenger's door
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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
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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)
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0.14% fail on
Body
- 0.079% fail on Panel
- 0.059% fail on Other body component
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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)
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0.040% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.040% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.040% fail on Undertray
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0.020% fail on
Chassis
- 0.020% fail on Chassis condition
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0.020% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.020% fail on Tank
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0.020% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.020% fail on Spare wheel condition
- 0.020% fail on Floor
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0.020% fail on
Cabs
- 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas
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6.9% fail on
Transmission
(150% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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
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6.2% fail on
Visibility
- 2.9% fail on Wipers
- 2.9% fail on Washers
- 0.34% fail on Bonnet
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0.18% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.18% fail on Windscreen
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0.14% fail on
View to rear
- 0.14% fail on Mirrors
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2.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(61% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(66% better than other 2008 cars)
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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
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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
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1.1% fail on
Spark ignition
(71% better than other 2008 cars)
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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
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0.020% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.020% fail on Undertray
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(66% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.79% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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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
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0.020% fail on
Airbags
- 0.020% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.32% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.32% fail on Registration plates
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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
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0.020% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.020% fail on
Doors
- 0.020% fail on Emergency exits
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0.020% fail on
Doors
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0.020% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.020% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review
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Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009)
Far better than the previous model. The Grand model seats seven. Practical and versatile. Excellent crash test rating.