2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

2,908 MOT tests in 2024. 48.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time48.2%
Failed or needed repairs51.8%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,908 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working19.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.2%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.9%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.7%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    179 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics46.4%
  2. Suspension29.6%
  3. Brakes27.6%
  4. Steering10.1%
  5. Body & chassis9.4%
  6. Tyres9.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)27.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.1%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2007 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 48.2% of 2007 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,908 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).