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AO08 LFN

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,030 mi
Last recorded81,030 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LFN
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 81,030 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 80,744 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,018 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 70,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,769 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,609 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 77,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 57,728 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,085 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,625 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2016 41,471 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,417 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,766 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 31,765 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,346 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs have wear and brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,692 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,731 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Modus?

Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
4,567
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
30,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 17,600
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,967
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,981
position lamp(s) not working 9,931
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7,896
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AO08 LFN is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 17,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 LFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO08 LFN is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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