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FY58 GMU

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,608 mi
Last recorded127,608 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 GMU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 127,608 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front radiator support panel corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2024 127,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front radiator support panel corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 125,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

front radiator support panel corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,357 miles

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

front radiator support panel corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,177 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 123,175 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 114,467 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 114,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,424 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,648 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,904 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 76,904 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 66,941 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,941 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,641 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,619 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 38,573 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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FY58 GMU is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY58 GMU, 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 FY58 GMU registered?

FY58 GMU is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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