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GJ61 VFY

2011 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,216 mi
Last recorded83,216 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Modus40,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VFY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 83,216 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 83,216 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction prs (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,745 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs corroded - inner

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 66,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 66,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 60,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,695 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 48,481 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 48,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 40,622 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,358 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

High level brake light not working.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 27,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 22,415 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 14,845 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 10 Sep 2014 14,132 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 14,113 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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GJ61 VFY is a 2011 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 40,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ61 VFY, 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 15 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ61 VFY registered?

GJ61 VFY is a 2011 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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