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DS08 JOA

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,795 mi
Last recorded67,795 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 JOA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 67,795 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear screen wiper split

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Upper Body panel slightly loose bumper panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top side/underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine/underside body covers fitted*

hand brake/parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Mar 2022 67,645 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Emission control equipment obviously defective breather pipe inlet (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear screen wiper split

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Upper Body panel slightly loose bumper panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top side/underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine/underside body covers fitted*

hand brake/parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,752 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 61,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,893 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 56,893 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,440 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 51,440 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,422 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 46,416 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 41,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,533 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 27,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 18 Mar 2014 25,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 20 Mar 2012 14,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,640 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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DS08 JOA is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS08 JOA, 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 DS08 JOA registered?

DS08 JOA is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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