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NJ12 ZGN

2012 Renault Modus

Bronze Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,786 mi
Last recorded82,786 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 ZGN
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 82,786 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 80,721 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 80,717 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,379 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 72,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,834 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 66,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,953 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,526 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,108 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 39,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,595 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,771 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 27,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,970 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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NJ12 ZGN is a 2012 Renault Modus in Bronze with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 39,410 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 NJ12 ZGN, 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 14 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJ12 ZGN registered?

NJ12 ZGN is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is NJ12 ZGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 ZGN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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