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S70 TAM

2009 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,278 mi
Last recorded36,278 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 TAM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 36,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible rigid brake pipes coated with grease at the time of the Mot. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cooling radiator support frame corroded however unlikely to become detached at the time of the Mot

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside Rear Shock Absorber Casings Slightly Corroded at the time of the Mot. (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Beam Axle corroded but not seriously weakened at the time of the Mot. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 35,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible rigid brake pipes coated with grease at the time of the Mot. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cooling radiator support frame corroded however unlikely to become detached at the time of the Mot

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Beam Axle corroded but not seriously weakened at the time of the Mot. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible rigid brake pipes coated with grease at the time of the Mot. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cooling radiator support frame corroded however unlikely to become detached at the time of the Mot.

Pass 9 Sep 2022 32,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Radiator support corroded but secure

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 185/60/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - 185/60/15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 31,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front radiator support mounting corroded but still secure

Fail 9 Sep 2021 31,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front radiator support mounting corroded but still secure

Pass 31 Aug 2020 29,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing/slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Front radiator bracket corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres minor cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 28,750 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 28,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 26,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lower radiator support bracket corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S Rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 24,087 miles

All steel brake pipes heavily coated with grease difficult to inspect properly

Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting split but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,405 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 18 Aug 2016 22,405 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,214 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2014 18,159 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,494 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 15,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,810 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 12,810 miles

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

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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S70 TAM is a 2009 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 48,311 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 S70 TAM, 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 17 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S70 TAM registered?

S70 TAM is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is S70 TAM safe to buy?

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