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PJ08 LFM

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,427 mi
Last recorded66,427 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 LFM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Unable to view front pads.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 66,426 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Unable to view front pads.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working Screen wash not working. Fluid added now working. (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

The hand brake has little or no reserve travel

Fail 16 Oct 2020 55,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

The hand brake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,140 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 44,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to clearly view pads, but appear below service limits. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Oil level low. ()

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 38,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to clearly view pads, but appear below service limits. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Oil level low. ()

Spare tyre flat.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water added. (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm ( the outer side wall has heavy cracking and is worn on outer face) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil level on min

Slight smearing from front wiper blades

Spanner light on

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,029 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,588 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,220 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,832 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,918 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 12,880 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,880 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 LFM is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

PJ08 LFM is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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