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MC08 YRG

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,133 mi
Last recorded106,133 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YRG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 106,133 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 86,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp between side light and indicator (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks over surface of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 86,802 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp between side light and indicator (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated bald on the outer edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks over surface of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,294 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2021 58,053 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 58,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Jul 2019 37,348 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 37,341 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 36,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 36,081 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,827 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,773 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,440 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,276 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,350 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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MC08 YRG is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MC08 YRG, 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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MC08 YRG is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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