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FY08 HYC

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,340 mi
Last recorded75,340 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HYC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 75,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 112,073 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,009 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 62,390 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 56,349 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 52,744 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 52,744 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,146 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,404 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,928 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,842 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 45,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,035 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,849 miles

advise centre rear brake light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 35,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise centre rear brake light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,457 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,190 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 HYC is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY08 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

FY08 HYC is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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