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DG55 VUB

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,539 mi
Last recorded79,539 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VUB
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 79,539 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under drivers side chalked up ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 79,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect note bulb also not seated properly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under drivers side chalked up ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights leave on zero setting unless excess weight carried ()

engine management light on showing emmisions fault

Pass 16 Dec 2016 76,340 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 76,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 73,340 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 73,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,533 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 72,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,237 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 65,237 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,919 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 49,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,488 miles

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2011 39,488 miles

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

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2009 19,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,542 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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DG55 VUB is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 54,840 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 DG55 VUB, 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 21 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG55 VUB is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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