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RA08 LFJ

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,071 mi
Last recorded88,071 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,071 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front radiator support crossmember heavily corroded and in poor condition (not a structual part of the chassis)

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

both headlight lenses are slightly faded (not badly)

some corrosion to underbody / chassis in places (not badly)

some surface corrosion to rear axle and suspension components

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jul 2024 88,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front radiator support crossmember heavily corroded and in poor condition (not a structual part of the chassis)

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

both headlight lenses are slightly faded (not badly)

some corrosion to underbody / chassis in places (not badly)

some surface corrosion to rear axle and suspension components

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Pass 26 Aug 2023 82,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal rubber is slightly worn

front radiator support frame section is heavily corroded and holed in places (not structual or load bearing )

front suspension arms have some heavy surface corrosion (nearside and offside)

nearside and offside headlight lenses are slightly faded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 77,566 miles

Brake pedal rubber is slightly worn

Front radiator support panel frame heavily corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 77,566 miles

Brake pedal rubber is slightly worn

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front radiator support panel frame heavily corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,832 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator support panel / bolt on crossmember section is heavily corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 71,832 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator support panel / bolt on crossmember section is heavily corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,802 miles

Front Lower radiator support panel is heavily corroded and holed (non structual component)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower foglight lens is broken

Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,633 miles

Offside Front Lower foglight lens is broken

both front tyres have some stonecut damage in places

brake pedal rubber is slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,360 miles

Offside Front Lower fog light lens is damaged

brake pedal rubber is slightly worn

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,394 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,943 miles

Nearside rear tyre has some stonecut damage .

Pass 23 Aug 2014 36,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 36,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,692 miles

engine noisy from aircon compressor

nearside front tyre is close to legal limit and has some stonecut damage in places

Pass 11 Aug 2012 26,453 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,313 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 19,313 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 LFJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RA08 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

RA08 LFJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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