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NV08 RXL

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,231 mi
Last recorded72,231 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 RXL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,231 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 72,231 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,789 miles

Offside parking brake performance low

Fail 13 Aug 2018 64,788 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside parking brake performance low

Fail 19 Jun 2018 64,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outter tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced execise corrosion (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,222 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2017 56,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,681 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 43,866 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,496 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,124 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 34,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,625 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 RXL is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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