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RY08 DBX

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,119 mi
Last recorded139,119 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 DBX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2021 139,119 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 124,189 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 123,773 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 106,732 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jul 2019 106,728 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,263 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,297 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 78,296 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 71,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited vision brake fluid reservoir

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,375 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,836 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 56,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,893 miles

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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RY08 DBX is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RY08 DBX, 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 RY08 DBX registered?

RY08 DBX is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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