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HY08 XST

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,099 mi
Last recorded112,099 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XST
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 112,099 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 110,942 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 May 2025 110,902 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 109,421 miles

Central 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 n/s and o/s badly corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator subframe (border line) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s handbrake reading very low

Fail 23 May 2024 109,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords lots of splits around inner and outer edges 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced possibly wrong bulb fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central 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 n/s and o/s badly corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator subframe (border line) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s handbrake reading very low

Pass 15 May 2023 107,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 107,582 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 104,092 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 99,753 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 99,753 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended receiver not working (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 93,881 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 93,881 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,171 miles

advise : lower radiator mounting corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 83,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced tail light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise : lower radiator mounting corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,229 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 74,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 64,865 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 64,865 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 64,250 miles

crossmember under radiator corroded

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2017 64,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

crossmember under radiator corroded

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,450 miles

Nearside Front Wheel slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,055 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 52,055 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,802 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,990 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,225 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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HY08 XST is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HY08 XST, 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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HY08 XST is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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