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HT57 FOJ

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,744 mi
Last recorded93,744 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 FOJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 93,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,493 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 81,492 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,929 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 70,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2015 65,715 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)

Fail 6 May 2015 65,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 11 Feb 2014 54,735 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs wearing thin

noise from n/side of car on full lock possibly c v jont worn further investigation advised

Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,452 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 21,452 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,327 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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HT57 FOJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HT57 FOJ, 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 HT57 FOJ registered?

HT57 FOJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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