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MK08 XTH

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,029 mi
Last recorded53,029 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XTH
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 53,029 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 53,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 53,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 51,003 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,107 miles

Offside Rear tyre is low on the edges of tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 49,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is low on the edges of tread

Oil leak ()

spanner fault light is on.... advice diagnostic plug in

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,937 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 43,482 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 36,488 miles

Centre Rear stop light not working

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2015 36,488 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear stop light not working

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 29,578 miles

unable to inspect brake pipes due to grease applyed

Fail 9 Aug 2014 29,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

unable to inspect brake pipes due to grease applyed

Pass 17 Aug 2013 23,017 miles

front plastic inner wheel arches are missing

near side front inner wheel arch to inner wing is slightly distorted ... has signes off damage preesent .

signes of repaired damage to front of vehicle pressent

Fail 17 Aug 2013 23,017 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front plastic inner wheel arches are missing

near side front inner wheel arch to inner wing is slightly distorted ... has signes off damage preesent .

signes of repaired damage to front of vehicle pressent

Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

airbag light is on

drivers seat rails are worn and have play

engine fault light is on

off side front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

Fail 22 Aug 2012 17,897 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

airbag light is on

drivers seat rails are worn and have play

engine fault light is on

off side front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

Pass 17 Sep 2011 12,182 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 12,061 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML

Spanner light on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,243 miles

air bag light

engine manegment light

service light

Pass 18 Dec 2009 4,494 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 4,447 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

airbag light on

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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MK08 XTH is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MK08 XTH, 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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MK08 XTH is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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