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NL54 GMU

2004 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

54,773 mi
Last recorded54,773 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 GMU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 54,773 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,669 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 51,666 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 46,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 46,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,302 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 40,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front coilspring fractured at an extreme end.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 34,278 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 34,278 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 28,110 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 28,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,517 miles

rear brake discs deteriated,n/s/r brake tight.

rear wiperblade split.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,461 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front and n/s/r tyres worn on edges.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 16,461 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front and n/s/r tyres worn on edges.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 11,884 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 11,884 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NL54 GMU is a 2004 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 55,575 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 NL54 GMU, 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 22 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL54 GMU is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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