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SJ16 LLY

2016 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,428 mi
Last recorded74,428 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 LLY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 74,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 71,278 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 71,267 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 62,995 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 62,994 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 59,099 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 59,099 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 55,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 55,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,996 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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SJ16 LLY is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,190 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 Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ16 LLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 10 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ16 LLY registered?

SJ16 LLY is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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