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CX08 VMJ

2008 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,132 mi
Last recorded113,132 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VMJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 113,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked + sidewall slightly damaged (ran flat) + dot code 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

radiator support bar corroded/missing/broken

Fail 4 Apr 2022 113,132 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall. 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside + offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked + sidewall slightly damaged (ran flat) + dot code 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

radiator support bar corroded/missing/broken

Pass 6 Apr 2021 103,605 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 96,390 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 96,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,986 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,118 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 78,118 miles

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring fractured both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,185 miles

FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCED

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 69,185 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCED

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 58,364 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 58,364 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2014 48,194 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 36,977 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,309 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 22,309 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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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CX08 VMJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX08 VMJ, 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 CX08 VMJ registered?

CX08 VMJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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