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JA52 MAM

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,302 mi
Last recorded116,302 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA52 MAM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 116,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 100,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs outer face quite lipped, inner face lipped/unevenly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm, advised replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose also slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges, also 2.2mm 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear bumper loose

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs quite lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front and rear, correct number plate displayed however second number plate fitted underneath

Fail 30 Nov 2021 73,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs outer face quite lipped, inner face lipped/unevenly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires worn smooth on edges, also 2.2mm 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm, advised replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose also slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear bumper loose

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs quite lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front and rear, correct number plate displayed however second number plate fitted underneath

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,530 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,119 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,689 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,730 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad looks low (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 50,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,701 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,112 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,633 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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JA52 MAM is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JA52 MAM, 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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JA52 MAM is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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