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AP08 BYF

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,178 mi
Last recorded114,178 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BYF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 114,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 110,133 miles

Offside Front feed

Pass 10 May 2023 105,399 miles

Offside Front wing mirror loose

Fail 9 May 2023 105,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front injector slightly leaking/chuffing

Offside Front wing mirror loose

Pass 12 May 2022 101,950 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 101,950 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 95,435 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 95,433 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 89,608 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 83,963 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 83,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 76,581 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 76,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 70,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 64,411 miles

Centre rear seat belt operation effected by the dog guard

Chassis plate damaged

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp alignment

Pass 22 May 2015 57,310 miles

near side front fog lamp broken

Pass 23 May 2014 50,537 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 45,334 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 45,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2012 36,724 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside foglight lense cracked

Pass 17 May 2012 36,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside foglight lense cracked

Fail 25 May 2011 29,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 25 May 2011 29,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front brake discs worn

nearside front fog light broken

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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AP08 BYF is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP08 BYF, 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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AP08 BYF is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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