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VU56 YHJ

2006 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,928 mi
Last recorded78,928 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 YHJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 78,928 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,009 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 71,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 68,641 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,240 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 66,239 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,857 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 61,517 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,910 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 57,910 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 53,914 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 52,072 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 52,060 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,388 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Mar 2011 36,414 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,220 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,220 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,742 miles

Nearside Rear 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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VU56 YHJ is a 2006 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 VU56 YHJ, 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 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU56 YHJ registered?

VU56 YHJ is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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