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SM52 SJM

2006 Renault Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,827 mi
Last recorded97,827 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 SJM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 97,827 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 97,827 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,460 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 88,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,438 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

play o/s/f track rod end ball joint, close to limit

rear brake imbalance 30 %

slight play o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,734 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,029 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,892 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

nsf headlight unit slightly loose

nsf inner wheel arch trim damaged/adrift

nsr tyre worn unevenly and low

nsr wheel has some dents to inner rim

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 May 2012 49,248 miles

distortion n/s/r tyre

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 May 2012 49,248 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

distortion n/s/r tyre

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 44,021 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 32,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 May 2010 32,111 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 25,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,422 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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SM52 SJM is a 2006 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SM52 SJM, 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 SM52 SJM registered?

SM52 SJM is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is SM52 SJM safe to buy?

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