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SN16 ZFA

2016 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,310 mi
Last recorded49,310 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Scenic40,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 ZFA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 49,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 45,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2025 45,555 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 41,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 37,167 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 37,122 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 33,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,355 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 26,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,722 miles

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 Wear outer (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

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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SN16 ZFA is a 2016 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN16 ZFA, 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 SN16 ZFA registered?

SN16 ZFA is a 2016 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is SN16 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN16 ZFA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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