Renault Scenic (2016)
2016 Renault Scenic
CarHunch analysed 1,092 real MOT records for the 2016 Renault Scenic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Renault Scenic passes MOT slightly above the UK average at 84%, but nearly 27% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a notably high figure that should concern potential buyers. The diesel version (which accounts for the vast majority of this cohort) performs at 83.9%, broadly in line with the overall result.
At an average mileage of 43,000 km for an eight-year-old car, these Scenics are running below the typical UK wear pattern, yet they're still racking up an average of 1.44 failures and 9.5 advisories per test—suggesting underlying reliability issues unrelated to heavy use. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask a mechanic to check the suspension, braking system, and any previous MOT failure records, since the danger defect rate is substantially above normal.
What to check before buying a 2016 Renault Scenic
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 26.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (93%) | 1,017 | 83.9% | 1.46 |
| Petrol (7%) | 75 | 86.3% | 1.12 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Renault Scenic vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Renault Scenic vehicles fall between 29,664 and 54,719 miles.
2016 Renault Scenic — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,017 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Renault Scenic
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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41.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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27.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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27.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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20.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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15.7%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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14.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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