Renault Modus MOT Results
Registered in 200647.9% pass rate
from 3,170 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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25% fail on
Suspension
(49% worse than other 2006 cars)
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14% fail on
Springs
(170% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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14% fail on
Coil springs
(170% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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0.032% fail on
Axles
- 0.032% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.032% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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14% fail on
Springs
(170% worse than other 2006 cars)
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19% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(24% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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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)
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1.8% fail on
Direction indicators
(30% better than other 2006 cars)
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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
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1.8% fail on
Flashing type
(30% better than other 2006 cars)
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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
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0.54% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.54% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.032% fail on Switch
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0.54% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.095% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.063% fail on Switch (20 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Position lamp
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0.063% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.063% fail on Switch
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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
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7.4% fail on
Headlamps
(56% worse than other 2006 cars)
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14% fail on
Brakes
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7.1% fail on
Brake performance
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4.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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2.7% fail on
Parking brake performance
(76% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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0.032% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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2.7% fail on
Rbt
(81% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.5% fail on
Rbt
- 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.063% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.063% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Rbt
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1.3% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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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)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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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)
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads
- 0.032% fail on Brake linings
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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
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2.2% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(74% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Parking brake control
(93% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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0.57% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.41% fail on Hand lever
- 0.22% fail on Pedal
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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
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0.095% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.095% fail on Brake fluid
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0.032% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.032% fail on Leaks
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7.1% fail on
Brake performance
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6.6% fail on
Tyres
- 3.6% fail on Tread depth
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 0.35% fail on Size/type
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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)
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0.22% fail on
View to rear
- 0.19% fail on Mirrors
- 0.032% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.063% fail on Bonnet
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0.063% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.063% fail on Windscreen
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4.7% fail on
Steering
(45% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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0.063% fail on
Other components
- 0.032% fail on Steering component
- 0.032% fail on Steering linkage
- 0.063% fail on Locking devices
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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)
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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
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4.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
(71% worse than other 2006 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(26% better than other 2006 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(31% better than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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0.032% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.032% fail on NOx sensor
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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
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2.8% fail on
Spark ignition
(39% better than other 2006 cars)
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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
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4.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(31% better than other 2006 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(83% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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0.063% fail on
Airbags
- 0.063% fail on Passengers airbag (16 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Seat belts
(160% worse than other 2006 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(45% better than other 2006 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Transmission
(25% better than other 2006 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.5% fail on Joints
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0.032% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.032% fail on Joints
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2.5% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.44% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
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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)
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0.19% fail on
Sub-frame
(6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Bumpers
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0.25% fail on
Doors
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0.13% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.13% fail on Door condition
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0.13% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.13% fail on Door condition
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0.13% fail on
Driver's door
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0.19% fail on
Chassis
- 0.19% fail on Chassis condition
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0.19% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.13% fail on Pipe
- 0.032% fail on Tank
- 0.032% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.13% fail on
Body
- 0.095% fail on Other body component
- 0.032% fail on Panel
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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
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0.063% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.063% fail on Engine mounting condition
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2.5% fail on
Transmission
(25% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.25% fail on Condition
- 0.063% fail on Attachment (84% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.28% fail on Registration plates
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0.032% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.032% fail on Speedometer
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0.032% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.032% fail on
Doors
- 0.032% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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0.032% fail on
Doors
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0.032% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.032% fail on Anchorages
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Renault Modus (2004 - 2012)
Sensible, practical little car with good features like 'Triptic' rear seat and some diesel engines under 121g/km. Plenty of character too.