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MW08 HFG

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,845 mi
Last recorded84,845 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 HFG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 84,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 84,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 78,837 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 78,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jan 2018 70,046 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 70,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 59,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,078 miles

High level stop light not working.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 24,262 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 24,262 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 15,746 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 15,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 14,156 miles

high level stoplamp inoperative unable to verify if lamp connected.

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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MW08 HFG is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW08 HFG, 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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MW08 HFG is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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