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SM16 RVL

2016 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,519 mi
Last recorded85,519 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Scenic40,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 RVL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 85,519 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 80,730 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 73,647 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 65,385 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 65,385 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 53,250 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 53,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2021 44,131 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 33,201 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 22,828 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 22,827 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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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SM16 RVL is a 2016 Renault Scenic in Beige 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 SM16 RVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM16 RVL registered?

SM16 RVL is a 2016 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is SM16 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 RVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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