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HV08 HRM

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,829 mi
Last recorded136,829 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 HRM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 136,829 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox /engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 136,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox /engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 129,680 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 129,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side light when used. (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indictor light when used. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 119,576 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 119,576 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 112,184 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 112,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 104,793 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 104,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 93,429 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge and cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,585 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 87,585 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,673 miles

Rear rear discs and pads low

Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,451 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 81,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,062 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,062 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,371 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 72,369 miles

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,001 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adsvise rear brakes slight binding,

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,578 miles

adsvise front brake pads/discs next service..nearside rear tyre is 2-3mm treads

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,672 miles

nearside outer door sill damaged

slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,154 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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HV08 HRM is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HV08 HRM, 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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HV08 HRM is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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