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PK08 HBG

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,808 mi
Last recorded146,808 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 HBG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 146,808 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 145,973 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 145,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 144,792 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 144,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 141,806 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2021 141,800 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2020 122,572 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,771 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 117,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 114,365 miles

play in steering rack under gaiters

Fail 29 Mar 2018 114,365 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

play in steering rack under gaiters

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,699 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 99,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,020 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,434 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2011 11,646 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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PK08 HBG is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK08 HBG, 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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PK08 HBG is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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