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BG08 RYU

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,392 mi
Last recorded33,392 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 RYU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 33,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 29,354 miles

Front Lower cross member corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 29,297 miles

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

Front Lower cross member corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 24,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 20,986 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 16,625 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 12,309 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 12,237 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front suframe cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 11,899 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 11,202 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 10,555 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 9,783 miles

tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2015 8,986 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 8,581 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 7,973 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 7,343 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 7,343 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 6,723 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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BG08 RYU is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG08 RYU, 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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What year was BG08 RYU registered?

BG08 RYU is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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