Renault Scenic MOT Results

Registered in 2013

63.2% pass rate

from 3,135 tests in 2021

(42% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Scenic is unusually good or bad.

13% fail on Suspension (83% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 10% fail on Springs (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 10% fail on Coil springs (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 10% fail on Coil spring (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.096% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.45% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.064% fail on Linkage
  - 0.032% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.032% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (35% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.064% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.032% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.032% fail on Ball joint
11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Stop lamp (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.032% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.1% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.77% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.032% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.67% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (29 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (35 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.16% fail on Horn
  - 0.032% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.032% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.032% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.032% fail on Position lamp
- 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
8.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 8.5% fail on Transmission (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 8.2% fail on Drive shafts (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 8.2% fail on Joints (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.032% fail on Drive shaft
    - 0.032% fail on Flexible couplings
  - 0.32% fail on Prop shafts (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.32% fail on Joints (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Doors
  - 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.064% fail on Door condition
    - 0.064% fail on Catch (47 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.064% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.064% fail on Door condition
- 0.13% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.032% fail on Hose
- 0.032% fail on Bumpers
- 0.032% fail on Body
  - 0.032% fail on Other body component
- 0.032% fail on Seats
  - 0.032% fail on Passenger's seat
6.8% fail on Brakes (33% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.5% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.032% fail on Brake linings
  - 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 2.3% fail on Brake discs (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.096% fail on Cable
- 2.5% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.096% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.93% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    - 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      - 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.19% fail on Rbt
      - 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.064% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.032% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.096% fail on Electronic braking system (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.032% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.13% fail on Pedal
  - 0.064% fail on Hand lever
- 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.13% fail on Electronic parking brake (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.032% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.032% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
5.4% fail on Visibility (28% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Wipers (91% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.13% fail on Windscreen
- 0.096% fail on View to rear
  - 0.096% fail on Mirrors
- 0.032% fail on Driver's view
4.4% fail on Tyres
- 2.2% fail on Condition
- 2.0% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Size/type (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
3.0% fail on Steering (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.032% fail on Ball joint
1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.89% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.83% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.032% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.032% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.51% fail on Spark ignition (50% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.032% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.032% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.032% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.57% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.32% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.26% fail on Condition
  - 0.064% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.032% fail on Airbags
  - 0.032% fail on Drivers airbag
0.22% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.13% fail on Attachment
- 0.096% fail on Condition
0.064% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.064% fail on Registration plates
0.064% fail on Seat belt installation check (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Anchorages
- 0.032% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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Renault Scenic (2009 - 2016)
Comfortable for seven. Great chain-cam 1.4 TCe 130 engine. Brilliant new chain-cam 1.6 dCi 130 diesel engine from mid 2011.