Renault Modus MOT Results

Registered in 2011
56.0% pass rate
from 1,409 tests in 2021
(32% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Modus is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 18% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.071% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.071% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint
  • 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)
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.071% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.071% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 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)
    • 0.50% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Horn
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
  • 7.7% fail on Brakes
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.071% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt
          • 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.50% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 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
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.071% fail on Cable
        • 0.071% fail on Lever
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Other components
      • 0.071% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.071% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.071% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.071% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.071% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.071% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.071% fail on Universal joint
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.071% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.071% fail on View to rear
      • 0.071% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 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
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.92% fail on Transmission
      • 0.85% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.85% fail on Joints
      • 0.071% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.071% fail on Joints
    • 0.85% fail on Integral vehicle structure (25 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.071% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.071% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.071% fail on Carrier
    • 0.071% fail on Body
      • 0.071% fail on Other body component
    • 0.071% fail on Undertray
  • 0.85% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 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
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.071% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.071% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.071% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.071% fail on Speedometer
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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.

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