2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

210 MOT tests in 2024. 53.3% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time53.3%
Failed or needed repairs46.7%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 210 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.7%
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid6.2%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  4. Washers: not working5.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.4%
  2. Brakes21.9%
  3. Suspension19.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)18.6%
  5. Body & chassis9.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.1%
  7. Tyres5.7%
  8. Steering3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure19.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 53.3% of 2001 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 210 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).