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GY08 XUB

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,052 mi
Last recorded134,052 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XUB
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 134,052 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2026 134,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 124,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 105,730 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2024 105,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,873 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 94,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 84,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f alloy wheel rim outer damaged

spare wheel isecure / loose underbody

Fail 25 May 2022 84,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f alloy wheel rim outer damaged

spare wheel isecure / loose underbody

Pass 20 May 2021 71,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ok at time of test[just] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ok at time of test [just] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021 71,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ok at time of test[just] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ok at time of test [just] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 63,315 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 63,254 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 54,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 54,435 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,197 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,649 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 29,955 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 29,952 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 29,604 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,994 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,925 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,900 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,066 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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GY08 XUB is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GY08 XUB, 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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GY08 XUB is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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