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SJ16 BZC

2016 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,490 mi
Last recorded57,490 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Scenic40,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 BZC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 57,490 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 57,488 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 49,555 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 49,555 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 41,802 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 41,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 37,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 31,640 miles

NSR and central seatbelts fully inspected due to seats not fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 29,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 7,522 miles

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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SJ16 BZC is a 2016 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ16 BZC, 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 SJ16 BZC registered?

SJ16 BZC is a 2016 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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