Renault Modus MOT Results

Registered in 2006
47.9% pass rate
from 3,170 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Modus is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 14% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 14% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 14% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Mounting
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.9% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (66% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.60% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.095% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Axles
      • 0.032% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamps (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Headlamp (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Dipswitch (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.6% fail on Stop lamp (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.95% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type (30% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (33% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.063% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 0.98% fail on Electrical equipment (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.032% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 0.095% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.063% fail on Switch (20 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.063% fail on Switch
    • 0.063% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.032% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (76% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (90% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs (76% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.032% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.095% fail on Lever
        • 0.063% fail on Cable
        • 0.032% fail on Linkage
        • 0.032% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.95% fail on Parking brake control (93% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.73% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.063% fail on Electronic stability control (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.41% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.095% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.095% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.032% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.032% fail on Leaks
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (22% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.032% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.063% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.7% fail on Steering (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.095% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.063% fail on Other components
        • 0.032% fail on Steering component
        • 0.032% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.063% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.35% fail on Steering play (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Operation
    • 0.063% fail on Steering column (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.032% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Spark ignition (39% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (32% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (36% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested (54% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.032% fail on NOx sensor
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.88% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.095% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.095% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.57% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.47% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (83% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Airbags
      • 0.063% fail on Passengers airbag (16 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Transmission (25% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.5% fail on Joints
      • 0.032% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.032% fail on Joints
    • 0.44% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame condition (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Chassis
      • 0.19% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
      • 0.032% fail on Tank
      • 0.032% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.095% fail on Other body component
      • 0.032% fail on Panel
    • 0.095% fail on Spare wheel (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Carrier
      • 0.032% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.063% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.063% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Condition
    • 0.063% fail on Attachment (84% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.032% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.032% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.032% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.032% fail on Doors
      • 0.032% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.032% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.032% fail on Anchorages
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