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HK08 VRJ

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 VRJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 96,625 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,506 miles

corrosion to front crossmember

Fail 14 Sep 2020 96,506 miles

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

corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 90,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,867 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2018 84,876 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,588 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,588 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,255 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 72,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,498 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 56,498 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,787 miles

adv treatment to be added to fuel tank as readings were slow to come down to within limits...........

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 35,761 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,018 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 34,018 miles

Centre Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HK08 VRJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HK08 VRJ, 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 HK08 VRJ registered?

HK08 VRJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is HK08 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 VRJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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