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R300 DMC

2004 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,259 mi
Last recorded48,259 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 DMC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 48,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 48,028 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))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 48,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 47,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 47,285 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,148 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 47,147 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,928 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 45,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

n/s/f of lower cross member holed & corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 42,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

n/s/f of lower cross member holed & corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both n/s tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine man light on

rear brakes binding slightly

service light on

Fail 2 Mar 2017 39,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both n/s tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine man light on

rear brakes binding slightly

service light on

Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,847 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,633 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

e. m.l. light on

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,970 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop disconected

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop disconected

e.m.l light on

service light on

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 4 Mar 2011 13,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

emf light illuminated on dash

serv light illuminated on dash

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,296 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2007 12,016 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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R300 DMC is a 2004 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 R300 DMC, 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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R300 DMC is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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