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VN61 RUA

2011 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,795 mi
Last recorded44,795 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Modus40,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 RUA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 44,795 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 44,795 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 43,370 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 40,963 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 40,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 37,772 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 37,772 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe support/cross member corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 33,833 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 33,833 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 31,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

radiator support frame corroded .

Fail 7 Dec 2020 31,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

radiator support frame corroded .

Pass 24 May 2019 28,502 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 25,823 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 25,823 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 23,088 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 23,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,292 miles

nearside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre perished and worn

Pass 23 Jan 2015 14,649 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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VN61 RUA is a 2011 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2011 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 40,426 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 VN61 RUA, 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 15 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN61 RUA registered?

VN61 RUA is a 2011 Renault Modus, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is VN61 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 RUA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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