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VN55 HPJ

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,532 mi
Last recorded94,532 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 HPJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2023 94,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,356 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 85,356 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust heat shield lose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 82,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 79,641 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,049 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 75,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,572 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 70,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 63,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 54,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 47,504 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 39,693 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,620 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,845 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 24,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 23,134 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,116 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,129 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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VN55 HPJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VN55 HPJ, 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 VN55 HPJ registered?

VN55 HPJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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