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FP08 WXL

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,024 mi
Last recorded84,024 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 WXL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os+ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both os+ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 66,845 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 66,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 58,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 51,291 miles

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 41,855 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 41,855 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 38,284 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 23,474 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 21,395 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,373 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outside rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 28 Jun 2016 21,373 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outside rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,374 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,907 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 17,824 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 14,337 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 14,337 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 4,930 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 WXL is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FP08 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

FP08 WXL is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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