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FN08 YOT

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,981 mi
Last recorded101,981 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 101,981 miles

Nearside subframe rear bush got play

Fail 25 Mar 2026 101,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2025 100,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 98,512 miles

cross member radiator mounts on corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 98,512 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

cross member radiator mounts on corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2023 95,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 93,279 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rad support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 89,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 89,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 87,256 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 82,680 miles

advise strong front sub-frame attachment / radiator mount badly corroded and weak requires replacement

damage to front of car (bumper)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 82,669 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed incorrectly routed and fouling handbrake cable (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

advise strong front sub-frame attachment / radiator mount badly corroded and very weak requires replacement

damage to front of car (bumper)

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,740 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 76,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,046 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 65,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,521 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,293 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,214 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,193 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,839 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 YOT is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FN08 YOT, 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 YOT is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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