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PL08 XGP

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,832 mi
Last recorded150,832 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 XGP
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 150,832 miles

All shocks corroded, front shocks reduced damping effect

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vacuum line broken top of engine

Fail 17 Jul 2023 150,714 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All shocks corroded, front shocks reduced damping effect

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vacuum line broken top of engine

Pass 11 Jul 2022 139,564 miles

Front & rear shock absorbers/ front springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lens damaged, but light output not affected

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 139,564 miles

Front & rear shock absorbers/ front springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lens damaged, but light output not affected

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 126,965 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 112,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 101,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 97,951 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 91,984 miles

radiator cross member corroded but not structural

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,348 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

highline brake light not working

Fail 3 Jul 2015 77,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

highline brake light not working

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,454 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,986 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 57,187 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,616 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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PL08 XGP is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL08 XGP, 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 PL08 XGP registered?

PL08 XGP is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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