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AY08 XDB

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,075 mi
Last recorded176,075 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XDB
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 176,075 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

check injection warning displayed on dash

Pass 14 May 2025 174,682 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2025 174,666 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn + cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + 3mm + runflat damage evident (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 168,906 miles

drivers door hinge requires attention

injector fault warning light is on

Fail 7 Mar 2024 168,862 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

drivers door hinge requires attention

injector fault warning light is on

Pass 9 Mar 2023 162,621 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2022 159,187 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 159,163 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 157,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 150,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 150,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 141,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 128,266 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 128,266 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,388 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,684 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,381 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 66,381 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,813 miles

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 19 Mar 2013 49,448 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,601 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,609 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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AY08 XDB is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY08 XDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY08 XDB registered?

AY08 XDB is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is AY08 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XDB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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