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RO08 AUP

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,252 mi
Last recorded121,252 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 AUP
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 121,252 miles

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

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

fuel pipe repaired with rubber hose and clips

Fail 29 Oct 2025 121,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

fuel pipe repaired with rubber hose and clips

Pass 2 Nov 2024 118,182 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 116,154 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 114,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,653 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front cross member corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2020 111,630 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2019 109,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,568 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,970 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle jammed

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,425 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 90,425 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 82,463 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 82,463 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2014 73,467 miles

OSF-has slight free play from track rod end and steering arm.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,322 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 14 Feb 2013 51,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,540 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,338 miles

rear brake disc's rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2011 31,338 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake disc's rusty

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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RO08 AUP is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RO08 AUP, 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 RO08 AUP registered?

RO08 AUP is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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