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DL16 RJJ

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,693 mi
Last recorded91,693 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 RJJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 91,693 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 91,693 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))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 88,942 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 88,846 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 74,037 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 74,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 69,517 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 65,921 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,058 miles

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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DL16 RJJ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DL16 RJJ registered?

DL16 RJJ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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