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VN55 NLR

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,680 mi
Last recorded81,680 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 NLR
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,680 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 73,021 miles

brake pedal spongy

Fail 9 Nov 2023 73,005 miles

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

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 24 Oct 2022 67,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,648 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 58,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,800 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 53,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,204 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,467 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,824 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 39,824 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,502 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 34,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,978 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 22,988 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2011 18,838 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 15,128 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 12,311 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,315 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 NLR is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NLR, 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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VN55 NLR is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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