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GF08 YVC

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,061 mi
Last recorded79,061 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 YVC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 79,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 76,134 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 72,606 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 68,593 miles

Rear Tyres approx 2/3mm and perished...

Fail 18 May 2023 68,593 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres approx 2/3mm and perished...

Pass 18 May 2022 65,574 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 65,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2021 62,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 62,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 May 2020 59,391 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 56,552 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 52,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 19 May 2018 52,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 47,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,962 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 39,158 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 39,158 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 34,946 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 29,717 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 29,717 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 24,457 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 15,700 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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GF08 YVC is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF08 YVC, 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 GF08 YVC registered?

GF08 YVC is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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