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NV08 BVX

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

102,434 mi
Last recorded102,434 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 BVX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 102,434 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 102,420 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 99,417 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 99,401 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 97,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 97,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 12 Nov 2021 92,066 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 92,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 85,604 miles

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

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

front sub frame/radiator support has had repairs and covered with underseal

Fail 6 Nov 2020 85,575 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front section of the frame, holds the radiator (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,329 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 76,329 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,716 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 64,715 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,252 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face

Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,250 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,057 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,599 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 43,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 634,524 miles

o/s front tyre has a cut in the side wall not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 30 May 2013 63,490 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre has a cut in the side wall not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 30 May 2012 30,131 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,188 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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NV08 BVX is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NV08 BVX, 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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NV08 BVX is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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