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SM56 JZL

2007 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,552 mi
Last recorded57,552 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Renault Modus50,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 JZL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 57,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.50ppm (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both do not illuminate switch fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

front cross member corroded/holed and incomplete

Pass 17 Feb 2022 57,102 miles

Front Cross-member corroded

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 56,774 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2021 56,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,220 miles

Front frame in front of sub-frame corroded/holed including radiator support

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 56,220 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front frame in front of sub-frame corroded/holed including radiator support

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 55,868 miles

radiator support box section corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 54,891 miles

front cross member under radiator corroded and holed to excess

Fail 7 Feb 2018 54,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross member under radiator corroded and holed to excess

Pass 22 Jan 2017 52,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,325 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 50,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,161 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,615 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 43,615 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,139 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,393 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 35,393 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,114 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 24,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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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SM56 JZL is a 2007 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2007 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,814 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 SM56 JZL, 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 19 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM56 JZL registered?

SM56 JZL is a 2007 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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