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GJ16 ZGW

2016 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,167 mi
Last recorded80,167 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Scenic40,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 ZGW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 80,167 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 72,596 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,442 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 66,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 58,237 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 44,376 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 44,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 39,895 miles

Central Rear black seatbelt stalk not clipping in

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 39,895 miles

Central Rear black seatbelt stalk not clipping in

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 28 Mar 2019 29,004 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 29,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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GJ16 ZGW is a 2016 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 40,473 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ16 ZGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Renault Scenic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ16 ZGW registered?

GJ16 ZGW is a 2016 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GJ16 ZGW safe to buy?

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