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GV57 VLS

2008 Renault Modus

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,306 mi
Last recorded110,306 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VLS
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 110,306 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 110,306 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 110,300 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit CO TO HIGH (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 105,158 miles

Exhaust heat shield clips missing

Handbrake high

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 105,126 miles

Bumper insecure Front grill (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield clips missing

Handbrake high

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,208 miles

Nearside Front Wheel damaged on inside

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,009 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 95,009 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 91,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 85,822 miles

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

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 75,888 miles

Both Front Tyre Balding On Edges

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 75,888 miles

Both Front Tyre Balding On Edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,790 miles

Unable to check all seat belts as child seat fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 60,790 miles

Stop lamp not working all lamps (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check all seat belts as child seat fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 45,866 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,948 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,010 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 29,537 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 29,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,284 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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GV57 VLS is a 2008 Renault Modus in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GV57 VLS, 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 GV57 VLS registered?

GV57 VLS is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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