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RA08 DXF

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,874 mi
Last recorded101,874 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 DXF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 101,874 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 101,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 96,267 miles

Front Cross member/ radiator support corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2020 91,812 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,026 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 85,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 78,995 miles

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

Near side front tyre sidewall tyre damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 78,995 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Near side front tyre sidewall tyre damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,604 miles

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

quite a severe oil leak... topped up .5l RECOMMEND ATTN SOON.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,932 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 49,202 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 41,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 41,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 38,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,519 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,035 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 30,911 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 30,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

High level brake light innop.

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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RA08 DXF is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RA08 DXF, 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 RA08 DXF registered?

RA08 DXF is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is RA08 DXF safe to buy?

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