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FY08 HYJ

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,230 mi
Last recorded91,230 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 91,230 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from front to back ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 76,629 miles

noise in steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2024 76,529 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust heastshields insecure

noise in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2023 64,768 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 64,767 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 64,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,509 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 52,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,958 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 41,957 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 36,050 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,601 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 29,601 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,684 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,310 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,747 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,779 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,848 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,102 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,837 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 HYJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

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

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