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MA08 YRO

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,375 mi
Last recorded136,375 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YRO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 136,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 136,168 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle @ 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/R15 88H (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/R15 88H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 114,598 miles

child seats in rear

Fail 15 Apr 2016 114,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seats in rear

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,120 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 93,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,127 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 72,127 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 58,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 44,775 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 44,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,397 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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MA08 YRO is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MA08 YRO, 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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MA08 YRO is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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