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PX08 TZL

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,995 mi
Last recorded164,995 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 TZL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 164,995 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 164,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 152,893 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 152,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 148,982 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has water ingress

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 148,949 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes on front arms excessively worn (Both sides of vehicle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has water ingress

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 137,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle on inner rim close to limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced partial bulb failure (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 137,179 miles

Emissions not tested Due to unknown cam belt history (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle on inner rim close to limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced partial bulb failure (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 124,371 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2017 112,173 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 112,045 miles

Front All position lamps not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both number plate lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,926 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slighty rough

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,526 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,522 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 44,729 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 29,671 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 29,671 miles

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

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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PX08 TZL is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PX08 TZL, 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 PX08 TZL registered?

PX08 TZL is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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