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J4 FBF

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,065 mi
Last recorded91,065 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 FBF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 91,065 miles

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

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

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

Undersealed

Fail 13 Dec 2024 91,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,046 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 74,046 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 68,764 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,185 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 63,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,555 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,233 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 52,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,191 miles

Engine cover and under body trays fitted as standard

Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,159 miles

Vehicle has under trays and engine covers fitted -full inspection not possible

track rod ends have slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,523 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 37,228 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 37,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 32,003 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,870 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,493 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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J4 FBF is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J4 FBF, 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 J4 FBF registered?

J4 FBF is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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