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WJ56 JWL

2006 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,989 mi
Last recorded98,989 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 JWL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 98,989 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 98,981 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 92,879 miles

Central Stop light disconnected

Fail 16 Jun 2025 92,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop light disconnected

Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,099 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 83,092 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2023 71,931 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 71,931 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,838 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,044 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,518 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,591 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 41,900 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 41,894 miles

Stop lamp not working all brake lights (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 36,091 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,765 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 24 Nov 2015 43,765 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 22,076 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,087 miles

Windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,738 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,195 miles

Long parking brake travel.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall and wheel rim slightly damaged.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,593 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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WJ56 JWL is a 2006 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ56 JWL, 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 WJ56 JWL registered?

WJ56 JWL is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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