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YJ16 JXR

2016 Renault Unknown

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,328 mi
Last recorded89,328 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Unknown29,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 JXR
MakeRenault
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 89,328 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both side front day time lights not working

both side rear lower light lens cracked

coolant level slightly low

service light on

slight noise from aux drive area

small chip in screen

Pass 29 Apr 2025 87,643 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front day time lights inop

both side rear lower light lens cracked

slight catching sound from aux belt area

small chip in windscreen

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Apr 2025 87,643 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front day time lights inop

both side rear lower light lens cracked

slight catching sound from aux belt area

small chip in windscreen

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,830 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively both leads loose on arms (1.6 (d))

Front both day time running lights not working

Nearside Front sill damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 80,645 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 80,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 72,233 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 72,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 60,925 miles

condition of o/s rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2020 45,293 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 45,293 miles

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central stop light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,613 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 39,611 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Furthest Rear Seat (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Less than 2mm..ADVISE REPLACE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

How Reliable is the Renault Unknown?

Based on 7,955 MOT tests across 2,773 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,187
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,773
On UK Roads
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YJ16 JXR is a 2016 Renault Unknown in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Renault Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 29,426 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Renault Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Renault Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YJ16 JXR is a 2016 Renault Unknown, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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