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VN55 NEJ

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,049 mi
Last recorded91,049 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 NEJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 91,049 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 91,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 84,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 71,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 71,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,458 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 65,698 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,158 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2014 61,074 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,734 miles

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 20 Nov 2013 55,734 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2012 51,044 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Dec 2010 42,323 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 42,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 33,662 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 33,575 miles

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

185 60 R15

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge - TRACKING MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT

Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,858 miles

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

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

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 NEJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VN55 NEJ, 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 NEJ registered?

VN55 NEJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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