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LY08 GYR

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,385 mi
Last recorded66,385 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 GYR
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 66,385 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 61,488 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 59,892 miles

N/S/R brake noisy all components good

Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 56,915 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 52,781 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 52,781 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 49,346 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 49,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,893 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,800 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,097 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,686 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished / splitting

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,302 miles

cut n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 27 Sep 2012 21,302 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

cut n/s/r tyre wall

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Oct 2011 17,704 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,241 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 16,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

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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LY08 GYR is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY08 GYR, 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 LY08 GYR registered?

LY08 GYR is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is LY08 GYR safe to buy?

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