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SJ65 AXL

2016 Renault Clio

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,659 mi
Last recorded93,659 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 AXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 93,659 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 92,913 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 85,713 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 76,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 68,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 68,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf and osf (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,475 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Hazard warning lamps inoperative out (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and distorted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened same as n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,161 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2xNails ()

Fail 30 Jan 2020 41,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2xNails ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 31,102 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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SJ65 AXL is a 2016 Renault Clio in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ65 AXL, 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 SJ65 AXL registered?

SJ65 AXL is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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