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Renault Modus Expression 16V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Modus Expression 16V reliable? We analysed 1,315 real MOT tests across 250 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,315 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.5%
Typical Mileage
72,224mi
Annual Mileage
3,751mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Modus Expression 16V is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Modus Expression 16V.

Renault Modus Expression 16V Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Modus Expression 16V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Modus Expression 16V Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Modus Expression 16V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,920 mi/yr
Typical
3,751 mi/yr
Average
4,795 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,182 mi/yr

Renault Modus Expression 16V Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Modus Expression 16V MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
72,224 mi
75th Percentile
93,778 mi
95th Percentile
124,448 mi
Max Recorded
180,406 mi

How Does the Renault Modus Expression 16V Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Modus Expression 16V THIS CAR 77.5% 1,315 72,224 mi — yrs
Renault Clio 67.1% 14,729,048 62,807 mi 33 yrs
Renault Megane 67.3% 7,306,346 70,453 mi 30 yrs
Renault Laguna 64.6% 2,783,232 89,257 mi 32 yrs
Hyundai Bayon Ultimate T-gdi MHEV Auto 89% 473 16,901 mi — yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Modus Expression 16V outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Modus Expression 16V?

The Renault Modus Expression 16V has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.5% across 1,315 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Renault Modus Expression 16V owner drives around 3,751 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Renault Modus Expression 16V — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Modus Expression 16V reliable?
Based on 1,315 MOT tests, the Renault Modus Expression 16V has a 77.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Modus Expression 16V?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Modus Expression 16V do per year?
The typical Renault Modus Expression 16V does around 3,751 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Modus Expression 16V last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Modus Expression 16V?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.