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BG16 SJO

2016 Renault Grand Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,235 mi
Last recorded117,235 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Grand Scenic53,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 SJO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 117,235 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 117,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 109,603 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2025 109,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2024 101,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 89,738 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 75,743 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 75,743 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing Boot seat belt (10.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing Boot seatbelt (10.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,423 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rearmost belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle row

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rearmost belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 59,919 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rearmost belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle row

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rearmost belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,075 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 51,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 35,068 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 35,001 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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BG16 SJO is a 2016 Renault Grand Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2016 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 53,670 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG16 SJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG16 SJO registered?

BG16 SJO is a 2016 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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