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SL56 NJE

2006 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,195 mi
Last recorded85,195 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 NJE
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,195 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 85,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 83,665 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,612 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,180 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 81,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 80,644 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 74,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 63,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,398 miles

Both front tyres have their edges rounded.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is perished (big cracks along the tread)

Oil leak.

Fail 17 Oct 2015 39,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure outer brake pad (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have their edges rounded.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is perished (big cracks along the tread)

Oil leak.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine dip stick broken

offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 15 Oct 2014 35,424 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine dip stick broken

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,820 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 30,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 25,439 miles

wipers smear screen

Pass 1 Oct 2011 20,861 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,002 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,993 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 8,876 miles

Centre 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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SL56 NJE is a 2006 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SL56 NJE, 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 SL56 NJE registered?

SL56 NJE is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SL56 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 NJE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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