Renault Modus MOT Results
Registered in 201156.0% pass rate
from 1,409 tests in 2021
(32% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Modus is unusually good or bad.
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24% fail on
Suspension
(120% worse than other 2011 cars)
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18% fail on
Springs
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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18% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 18% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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18% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.1% fail on Ball joint (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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3.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.071% fail on Linkage
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2.3% fail on
Sub-frames
(17 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Sub-frame (27 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (31 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.14% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
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0.071% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.071% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.071% fail on Ball joint
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18% fail on
Springs
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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13% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(23% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Stop lamp (89% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Direction indicators
(91% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Flashing type
(91% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
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3.3% fail on
Flashing type
(91% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp
- 0.071% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.071% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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2.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.50% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.50% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.50% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.21% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.21% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Horn
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0.14% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.14% fail on Position lamp
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7.7% fail on
Brakes
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3.8% fail on
Brake performance
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1.9% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.8% fail on
Rbt
- 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.071% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.071% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.8% fail on
Rbt
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1.5% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.71% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.71% fail on
Rbt
- 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.71% fail on
Rbt
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0.50% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.50% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.50% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.9% fail on
Service brake performance
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3.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.1% fail on Brake pads
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2.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(89% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Brake discs (83% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Brake drums
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0.14% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.071% fail on Cable
- 0.071% fail on Lever
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.50% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.50% fail on Lever
- 0.28% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.28% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.14% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.14% fail on Hand lever
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0.14% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
(12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Other components
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0.071% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.071% fail on Other braking system component
- 0.071% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.071% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.071% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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3.8% fail on
Brake performance
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5.3% fail on
Tyres
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 2.6% fail on Condition
- 0.21% fail on Size/type
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4.9% fail on
Steering
(160% worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Ball joint
- 0.071% fail on Steering arm
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0.14% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.14% fail on Steering rack
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0.071% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.071% fail on Universal joint
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4.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Visibility
- 2.9% fail on Washers
- 1.6% fail on Wipers
- 0.071% fail on Bonnet
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0.071% fail on
View to rear
- 0.071% fail on Mirrors
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3.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Seat belts
(6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.57% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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2.6% fail on
Seat belts
(6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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0.92% fail on
Transmission
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0.85% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.85% fail on Joints
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0.071% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.071% fail on Joints
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0.85% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.85% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(25 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Sub-frame
(48 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Sub-frame condition (52 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Sub-frame
(48 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Fuel system
(200% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Hose
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0.21% fail on
Chassis
(14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Strengthening plate (112 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Chassis condition
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0.14% fail on
Seats
- 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.071% fail on Bumpers
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0.071% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.071% fail on Carrier
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0.071% fail on
Body
- 0.071% fail on Other body component
- 0.071% fail on Undertray
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0.92% fail on
Transmission
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0.85% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(66% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(73% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.28% fail on
Spark ignition
(81% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.071% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.071% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.35% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.21% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.64% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(73% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.071% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.071% fail on Registration plates
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0.071% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.071% fail on Speedometer
Read the Honest John Review
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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.