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BL08 UVC

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,102 mi
Last recorded112,102 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UVC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 112,102 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 107,376 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 105,936 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 105,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 99,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn badly on sidewall

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 99,858 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn badly on sidewall

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 95,287 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 95,287 miles

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

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

noisy wheel when rotated nsr

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,417 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 91,417 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 83,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,513 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,492 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,973 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 59,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,247 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,774 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 39,086 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,086 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,058 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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BL08 UVC is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL08 UVC, 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 BL08 UVC registered?

BL08 UVC is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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