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FV08 OFY

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,410 mi
Last recorded130,410 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 OFY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 130,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 120,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 120,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 112,102 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 91,429 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

general body work damage

general under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2023 91,429 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general body work damage

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 20 May 2022 87,679 miles

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

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 24 May 2021 81,742 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,466 miles

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

n/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2020 77,289 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,480 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged / cracked

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 51,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR ()

REAR LIGHT LENS CLUSTER DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL INOP (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 51,290 miles

rear brake binding NSR (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR ()

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

REAR LIGHT LENS CLUSTER DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL INOP (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS LIPPED / REARS CORRODED AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,324 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Front tyres cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 5mm (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 43,323 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 binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre stop light not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 5mm (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,295 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,462 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 29,285 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 29,285 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 24,141 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 15,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 10,924 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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FV08 OFY is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV08 OFY, 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 FV08 OFY registered?

FV08 OFY is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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