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MV08 LWU

2008 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,596 mi
Last recorded116,596 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 LWU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 116,596 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre punctured (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 116,594 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate abs light fault (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded in securing brackets (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm beliw 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear bush exesive wear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm below 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre punctured (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,926 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 93,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 93,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 86,037 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,804 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

radiator mounting corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 70,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

radiator mounting corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,542 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 67,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,784 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2016 64,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

n/s/f tyre worn off on outer edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

small cut n/s/f tyre sidwall

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 46,005 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,404 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,592 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,698 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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MV08 LWU is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV08 LWU, 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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MV08 LWU is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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