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AO08 XAL

2008 Renault Modus

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,225 mi
Last recorded96,225 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XAL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 96,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f and n/s/r (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

drivers door dropped slightly

service light on

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Apr 2019 96,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure and badly damaged (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f and n/s/r (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

drivers door dropped slightly

long handbrake travel advise adjustment

service light on

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,125 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 82,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,349 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 61,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,333 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 May 2015 27,715 miles

disabled seat fitted to n/s/f

Fail 30 Apr 2015 27,715 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

disabled seat fitted to n/s/f

Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wall damaged no cords showing

Fail 21 Jul 2014 24,434 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wall damaged no cords showing

Pass 13 Jul 2013 17,596 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 10,785 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 9,588 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 XAL is a 2008 Renault Modus in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XAL, 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 XAL is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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