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HY08 YLO

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,818 mi
Last recorded86,818 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 YLO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,818 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded and worn but not broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Nov 2024 86,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded and worn but not broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Nov 2023 85,511 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

all coil springs corroded and worn

Fail 14 Nov 2023 85,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

all coil springs corroded and worn

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 82,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

service light on

Fail 5 Nov 2020 74,069 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear wiper blade split

service light on

Pass 31 Oct 2019 71,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,496 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 67,496 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,883 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 59,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,155 miles

near / side rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 6 Oct 2015 54,155 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

near / side rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,186 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 48,186 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,697 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 36,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,232 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,620 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 YLO is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

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

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