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FY57 XJO

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,641 mi
Last recorded123,641 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XJO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 123,641 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 118,367 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 118,365 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 105,199 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,380 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2015 93,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre treads worn on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 76,510 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Jan 2013 61,330 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2012 50,489 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2011 39,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear discs worn

n/s outer sill damaged

slight rear brake bind & imbalance

Fail 8 Jan 2011 39,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear discs worn

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r door not opening from inside or out

slight rear brake bind & imbalance

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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FY57 XJO is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY57 XJO, 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 FY57 XJO registered?

FY57 XJO is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is FY57 XJO safe to buy?

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