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HN08 OYB

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,542 mi
Last recorded135,542 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 OYB
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 135,542 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 129,123 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low, offside 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 125,168 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 125,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 112,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,719 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 94,719 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,112 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 86,112 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,205 miles

Front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,689 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 73,689 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,605 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,069 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,948 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,699 miles

child seats fitted to rera seats

Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,621 miles

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

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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HN08 OYB is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HN08 OYB, 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 HN08 OYB registered?

HN08 OYB is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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