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PJ08 BFU

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,211 mi
Last recorded94,211 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 BFU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 94,211 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 94,211 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer surface cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge +surface cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 82,852 miles

Central Upper stop lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,509 miles

rear high level stop lamp inoperrative

Fail 19 Mar 2016 82,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

no coolant in bottle to carry out emissions test

no oil on dipstick to carry out emissions test

rear high level stop lamp inoperrative

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,201 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 75,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil level on minimum

rear high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,235 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 68,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2013 61,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,632 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,554 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 56,552 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 44,464 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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PJ08 BFU is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol 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 PJ08 BFU, 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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What year was PJ08 BFU registered?

PJ08 BFU is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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