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HY08 XTU

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,890 mi
Last recorded73,890 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XTU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,890 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm bonded bushes perished but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Front shock absorber dust cover gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head lamp lens slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head lamp lens slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 70,610 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps also the same for switch off intermittently (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 70,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps also the same for switch off intermittently (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,582 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General all over corrosion to the front subframe but still secure and supporting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear movement in the steering rack arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 66,581 miles

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General all over corrosion to the front subframe but still secure and supporting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear movement in the steering rack arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,578 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe has general corrosion to the mounting area but still supporting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti roll bar bust cover deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to the tyre outer side wall but not exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti roll bar rubber dust cover deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to the tyre outer side wall but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 59,820 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to the front subframe but still secure and supporting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror finishing backing missing but secure and not protruding any sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 59,820 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to the front subframe but still secure and supporting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror finishing backing missing but secure and not protruding any sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,041 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 54,674 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 54,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 52,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 50,056 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,933 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,705 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 41,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,288 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,302 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,043 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,375 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,696 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

wiper blades slightly smear the windscreen

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 XTU is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HY08 XTU, 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 HY08 XTU registered?

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

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