MOT reliability

Renault Scienic

Q: Is the Renault Scienic reliable?

Across 42 Renault Scienic vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Renault Scienic?

The typical Renault Scienic in our data has covered around 103,620 miles.

42 vehicles · 528 completed MOT tests analysed

63%

MOT pass rate

Based on 42 Renault Scienic vehicles and 528 completed MOT tests, the Renault Scienic has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 103,620 miles.

Vehicles

528

MOT tests

6,968

Avg miles / year

2.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Renault Scienic problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault Scienic MOT tests:

Other112%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Brakes3%
Steering2%
Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Visibility0%
Lamps & electrical0%

Renault Scienic pass rate by age

How the Renault Scienic's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	21	86%
4	30	77%
5	44	70%
6	54	61%
7	52	65%
8	58	62%
9	53	64%
10	50	56%
11	37	68%
12	41	54%
13	30	57%
14	21	48%
15	8	50%
16	3	67%
17	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (21), Diesel (17), Other (4)

Most common Renault Scienic MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault Scienic MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (41 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (37 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (37 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (26 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (22 times)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (22 times)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (20 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (20 times)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (20 times)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (15 times)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (15 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (14 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (12 times)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (12 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (11 times)

Renault Scienic pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	1	20	55%	116,121
2010	1	2	50%	184,208
2006	3	41	68%	88,591
2005	1	12	67%	135,340
2004	8	111	68%	83,321
2003	4	62	58%	77,328
2002	8	116	65%	109,182
2001	5	65	63%	112,269
2000	4	61	57%	102,254
1999	1	12	67%	113,916
1997	1	2	50%	106,605

Renault Scienic reliability FAQ

Across 42 Renault Scienic vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault Scienic MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Renault Scienic in our data has covered around 103,620 miles.

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