Where was the PA16J number plate registered?

Vehicles with the PA16J prefix were first registered in Preston, North West through official DVLA regional allocation tag PA.

What year was a PA16J registration plate released?

The PA16J series was issued during March 2016 to August 2016.

What is the MOT pass rate for PA16J vehicles?

Vehicles in the PA16J cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 80% based on 15 recorded DVSA inspections.

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PA16J Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Preston, North West during March 2016 to August 2016 with registration prefix PA16J.

Area Office: Preston (Preston, North West)
Release Period: March 2016 to August 2016
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 80%

Popular Makes

FORD 66.7% (2)

VAUXHALL 33.3% (1)

80%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 15 historical tests

Common Colors

Blue1 vehicles

Grey1 vehicles

White1 vehicles

Active Plates in PA16J Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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PA16JAM

MOT Valid

FORD MONDEO

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jun 2016
MOT Expiry: 05 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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PA16JAY

MOT Valid

FORD FIESTA

1.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Mar 2017
MOT Expiry: 22 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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PA16JNR

MOT Valid

VAUXHALL CORSA

1.4L · Petrol · White

First Used: Mar 2016
MOT Expiry: 06 Jun 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for PA16J Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

FORD Common Problems VAUXHALL Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about PA16J Plates

Where was the PA16J number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with PA16J were assigned to the Preston covering Preston, North West. The first two letters (PA) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is PA16J?

The PA16J age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between March 2016 to August 2016.

How can I check the MOT history of a PA16J vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.