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FV08 XPA

2008 Renault Modus

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,551 mi
Last recorded40,551 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XPA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 40,551 miles

Front Lower corrosion to front radiator support member

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 40,551 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower corrosion to front radiator support member

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 34,699 miles

Front corrosion to radiator support beam/member

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 34,697 miles

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

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

Front corrosion to radiator support beam/member

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 32,704 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 31,462 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 30,272 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 13 Jan 2021 29,633 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 28,662 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,508 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 27,507 miles

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

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 25,672 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 24,666 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 22,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 19,277 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 16,565 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,460 miles

rear discs pitted

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 XPA is a 2008 Renault Modus in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

FV08 XPA is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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