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PF08 LCY

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,874 mi
Last recorded89,874 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 LCY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 89,874 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has some sideward movement (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2026 89,874 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has some sideward movement (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 86,666 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 86,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 85,211 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 83,287 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 83,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,175 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 79,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 76,405 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 76,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,437 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 72,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,579 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 67,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,072 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 60,072 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,084 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 53,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,589 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,787 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,377 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 3 Jun 2011 23,389 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 23,378 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PF08 LCY is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 PF08 LCY, 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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PF08 LCY is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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