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FN08 YJJ

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,446 mi
Last recorded118,446 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YJJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 118,446 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 118,446 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 114,634 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps main light (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front door damage and sharp edge

Fail 19 Nov 2024 114,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps main light (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front door damage and sharp edge

Pass 11 Nov 2023 109,862 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber heavily corroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber heavily corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 109,862 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced door and sill damaged and sharp edge (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber heavily corroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber heavily corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 104,163 miles

Nearside Body not fully secure FRONT AND DOOR PANEL DAMEGD (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE FLAT

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Rear BRAK PIPES CORODED

Fail 29 Oct 2022 104,163 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body not fully secure FRONT AND DOOR PANEL DAMEGD (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE FLAT

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Rear BRAK PIPES CORODED

Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,544 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 99,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 88,662 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 88,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,096 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 76,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 76,672 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,307 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Oct 2014 58,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,707 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,424 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,096 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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FN08 YJJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FN08 YJJ, 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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FN08 YJJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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