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DN55 GTU

2006 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,981 mi
Last recorded81,981 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 GTU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 81,981 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 78,215 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted and wet test rain

Fail 18 Feb 2022 78,211 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted and wet test rain

Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2021 72,992 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front o/s brake pipe corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,839 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 30 Jan 2020 68,839 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 29 Jan 2020 68,835 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 59,327 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 57,170 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheelarch liner is badly fitted and rubbing on the suspension

headlight adjuster zeroed to check the beam angle

Fail 25 Jan 2017 54,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheelarch liner is badly fitted and rubbing on the suspension

headlight adjuster zeroed to check the beam angle

Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,184 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 51,134 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,843 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,919 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,813 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,495 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 33,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,340 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 22,827 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 22,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 17,402 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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DN55 GTU is a 2006 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN55 GTU, 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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What year was DN55 GTU registered?

DN55 GTU is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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