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FY08 HXU

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,728 mi
Last recorded59,728 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HXU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 59,728 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 59,728 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,976 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 57,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,477 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 54,844 miles

Nearside Front lots of kerb damage to the wheel (tyre ok)

Fail 24 Jul 2021 54,844 miles

Nearside Front lots of kerb damage to the wheel (tyre ok)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 53,620 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 53,620 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 49,863 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,922 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,764 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 33,764 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,298 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 25,509 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,509 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,621 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 19,865 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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FY08 HXU is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY08 HXU, 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 FY08 HXU registered?

FY08 HXU is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FY08 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 HXU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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