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FV08 VLB

2008 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,211 mi
Last recorded96,211 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 VLB
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 96,211 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,482 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,525 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,527 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 63,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,588 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 34,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,982 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 15,688 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut to outer sidewall but not through to cords

nearside front tyre has slight wear to outer edge of tread

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 VLB is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FV08 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

FV08 VLB is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is FV08 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 VLB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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