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NU08 YTB

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

88,673 mi
Last recorded88,673 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YTB
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 88,673 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 82,569 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member/lower rad support heavily corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2024 82,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear shock corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member/lower rad support heavily corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,380 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroding

rear shocks corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,557 miles

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

front cross member/radiator support corroded

rear axle/beam corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 72,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

front cross member/radiator support corroded

rear axle/beam corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 68,316 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 68,316 miles

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

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,489 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 63,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 58,565 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 58,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 53,591 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,001 miles

underbody and suspension recently waxoyld

Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,605 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 48,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front and offside front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 41,784 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on edges.

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Front brake discs corroding, wearing.

Rear beam axle starting to corrode, rear shock bodies corroding.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 39,033 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,242 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 28,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2012 23,230 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 23,230 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2011 17,788 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 May 2011 17,788 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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NU08 YTB is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NU08 YTB, 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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NU08 YTB is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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