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HG61 GLJ

2011 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,918 mi
Last recorded38,918 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Modus40,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 GLJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 38,918 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 38,918 miles

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 37,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator support corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2024 37,868 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both side offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator support corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front radiator support corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 35,780 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front radiator support corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 33,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Dec 2021 31,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 29,233 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 18,812 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 15,373 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 11,931 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 9,712 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 7,287 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 5,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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HG61 GLJ is a 2011 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG61 GLJ, 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 HG61 GLJ registered?

HG61 GLJ is a 2011 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is HG61 GLJ safe to buy?

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