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SM66 BNZ

2016 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,615 mi
Last recorded87,615 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Scenic40,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM66 BNZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 87,615 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 87,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 58,716 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 53,182 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 53,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 44,754 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 35,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2020 23,714 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 19,278 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 19,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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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SM66 BNZ is a 2016 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM66 BNZ, 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 SM66 BNZ registered?

SM66 BNZ is a 2016 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 December 2016.

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