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SY55 LNJ

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LNJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,129 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 118,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 103,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 103,516 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel lever on caliper not returning (3.1.6c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre low in pressure

Pass 22 Aug 2014 84,558 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 84,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

please note when driving vehicle in clicking noise heard possibly a cv joint worn no visible defect at time of test

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2013 70,132 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

please note when driving vehicle in clicking noise heard possibly a cv joint worn no visible defect at time of test

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,721 miles

both front strut top bearings seized

rear wiper torn

Fail 30 Jul 2012 47,721 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front strut top bearings seized

rear wiper torn

Fail 30 Jul 2012 47,721 miles

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

both front strut top bearings seized

rear wiper torn

Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,745 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper torn slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,910 miles

offside rear handbrake sticking on slightly

rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2010 24,902 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear handbrake sticking on slightly

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,166 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,701 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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SY55 LNJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 54,840 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 SY55 LNJ, 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 21 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY55 LNJ registered?

SY55 LNJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is SY55 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 LNJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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