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FP08 VKJ

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,574 mi
Last recorded118,574 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VKJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 118,574 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 109,027 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 108,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 98,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 97,985 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 89,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,972 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,328 miles

OSF top mount not rotating freely

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,509 miles

offside front top suspension mount bearings have a tight spot causing steering noise

steering very noisey

winter tyres fitted to vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2016 63,509 miles

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

front brake discs heavily lipped

offside front top suspension mount bearings have a tight spot causing steering noise

offside rear Tyre worn to 3mm

steering very noisey

winter tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,827 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 20,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,488 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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FP08 VKJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP08 VKJ, 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 FP08 VKJ registered?

FP08 VKJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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