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SC55 BYY

2006 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

90,704 mi
Last recorded90,704 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 BYY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2018 90,704 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,322 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2017 83,322 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

radiator support crossmember heavily corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 77,448 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

radiator support crossmember heavily corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 76,471 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,471 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 67,400 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Slight play nearside front trackrod end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Slight play nearside front trackrod end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,873 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 50,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 44,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SC55 BYY is a 2006 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 SC55 BYY, 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 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC55 BYY registered?

SC55 BYY is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is SC55 BYY safe to buy?

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