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AJ56 VRT

2006 Renault Modus

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,428 mi
Last recorded78,428 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VRT
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,428 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 78,424 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm centre to inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 73,715 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm centre to inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,291 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

outer edges of front tyres worn

Fail 28 Nov 2014 71,291 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

outer edges of front tyres worn

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,101 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 67,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2012 58,130 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,600 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 47,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 37,860 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,251 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer tread shoulder

Fail 20 Nov 2009 29,251 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer tread shoulder

How Reliable is the Renault Modus?

Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
4,567
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
30,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 17,600
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,967
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,981
position lamp(s) not working 9,931
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7,896
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AJ56 VRT is a 2006 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 17,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 VRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ56 VRT is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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