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Renault Modus MOT Results

Registered in 2008
50.2% pass rate
from 2,266 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Modus is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 14% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 14% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 14% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.4% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Shock absorbers (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.044% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Stop lamp (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.18% fail on Dipswitch (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.088% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.84% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.79% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.088% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.79% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.044% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.044% fail on Lever
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.088% fail on Pedal
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.044% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.044% fail on Servos
    • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
  • 7.8% fail on Steering (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.044% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.044% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Mirrors (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.088% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.044% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment
    • 0.84% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.044% fail on Airbags
      • 0.044% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.84% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.71% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.088% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Catalyst emissions (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.088% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.088% fail on Oxygen sensor (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.49% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (51% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.44% fail on Sub-frame (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Sub-frame condition (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.26% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.088% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.088% fail on Door condition
      • 0.088% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.088% fail on Door condition
      • 0.088% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.088% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.088% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.044% fail on Pipe
    • 0.13% fail on Spare wheel (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Spare wheel condition (22 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Body
      • 0.044% fail on Other body component
    • 0.044% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.044% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.044% fail on Undertray
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Condition
    • 0.088% fail on Attachment
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.088% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Speedometer (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.044% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.044% fail on Anchorages
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