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Renault Captur

Orange · Diesel · 2013 · 1,461 cc

T16 MELMOT history

T16 MEL is an orange diesel Renault Captur first used on 30 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 60,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
60,596 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 MEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Captur
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 MEL was last recorded at 60,596 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,557 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
3,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,596 miles
  • 2025 – 55,305 miles
  • 2023 – 53,339 miles
  • 2022 – 50,767 miles
  • 2021 – 47,542 miles
  • 2020 – 42,495 miles
  • 2019 – 39,011 miles
  • 2018 – 34,715 miles
  • 2017 – 30,992 miles
  • 2016 – 25,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,596 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant lowRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s o\s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,596 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    60,596 miles
    Test number
    752766640489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  2. Fail60,557 miles (+5,252)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,557 miles
    Test number
    707196406075
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  3. Pass55,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    55,305 miles
    Test number
    762113985862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail55,305 miles (+1,966)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,305 miles
    Test number
    620671956589
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass53,339 miles (+35)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,339 miles
    Test number
    675480726047
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n\s o\s corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  6. Fail53,304 miles (+2,537)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,304 miles
    Test number
    722869169998
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n\s o\s corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  7. Pass50,767 miles (+3,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,767 miles
    Test number
    165869705991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass47,542 miles (+5,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,542 miles
    Test number
    650539316457
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass42,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    252605426934
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail42,495 miles (+3,484)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    994066444307
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass39,011 miles (+4,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,011 miles
    Test number
    341724063396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass34,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    34,715 miles
    Test number
    565153318180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,715 miles (+3,723)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,715 miles
    Test number
    912992483591
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass30,992 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,992 miles
    Test number
    382028608681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,130 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,130 miles
    Test number
    711315434793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,099 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,099 miles
    Test number
    169185738945
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn

Questions about T16 MEL

Does T16 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 MEL is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 MEL?
The MOT on T16 MEL is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 MEL done?
T16 MEL was recorded at 60,596 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,881 miles a year.
Has T16 MEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 MEL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 MEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T16 MEL find?
T16 MEL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; coolant low.

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