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CV56 BUF

2006 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,464 mi
Last recorded159,464 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 BUF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 159,464 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front and o/s/f slight play in shock absorber pivot point

Nearside Front fog lamp inop n/s/f

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

marks on screen

Fail 15 Sep 2021 159,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front and o/s/f slight play in shock absorber pivot point

Nearside Front fog lamp inop n/s/f

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

marks on screen

Pass 16 Oct 2020 157,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f slight play top mount

play in rack o/s/f

Fail 13 Oct 2020 157,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f slight play top mount

play in rack o/s/f

Pass 24 Sep 2019 153,178 miles

rear axcell badly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2019 153,175 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axcell badly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 147,374 miles

advise foot brake travel

Fail 16 Oct 2018 147,365 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 140,040 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 140,035 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 131,724 miles

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on front subframe. covered by trim

Fail 8 Oct 2016 131,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure 195/55r16 (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play in rack (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1n)

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

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

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on front subframe. covered by trim

Pass 17 Oct 2015 123,161 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 112,257 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,171 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 102,907 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,287 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake discs worn . rear brake discs corroded badly

high level brake light inop

Fail 15 Sep 2011 83,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake discs worn . rear brake discs corroded badly

high level brake light inop

slight wheel; bind o/s/r

Pass 29 Sep 2010 117,195 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r brake slighty binding

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,223 miles

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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CV56 BUF is a 2006 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CV56 BUF, 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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CV56 BUF is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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