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NJ07 VZL

2007 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,822 mi
Last recorded94,822 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Modus50,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ07 VZL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,822 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 90,862 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 84,809 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 71,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 71,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,242 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 67,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure Rubber missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,682 miles

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

Nearside Front slight drag

Fail 20 Nov 2020 65,682 miles

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

Nearside Front slight drag

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 59,238 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,854 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 50,453 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 50,453 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,294 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming misshaped 185/60/15 budget

Fail 21 Feb 2017 46,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 nexen cracks to cord (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre becoming misshaped 185/60/15 budget

Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,924 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 41,924 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,711 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 39,711 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,035 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,826 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 34,771 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,058 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,507 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,845 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,087 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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NJ07 VZL is a 2007 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,814 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 NJ07 VZL, 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 19 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ07 VZL registered?

NJ07 VZL is a 2007 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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