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RJ08 LLF

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,559 mi
Last recorded141,559 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 LLF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 141,559 miles

Nearside Rear sill/door damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2022 134,692 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

clutch anti slip missing

slight wear o/s/front tyre inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2022 134,692 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

clutch anti slip missing

slight wear o/s/front tyre inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2021 128,511 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 128,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 125,806 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 18 Sep 2020

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,288 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 121,287 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,721 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 114,721 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,669 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,933 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 104,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 101,222 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking vicinity (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,949 miles

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

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

upper stop lamp fitted,but disconected

Fail 14 Jan 2013 62,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,399 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,140 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to nearside headlamp

Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,478 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 29,478 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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RJ08 LLF is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RJ08 LLF, 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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RJ08 LLF is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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