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SA08 XBP

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

114,418 mi
Last recorded114,418 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 XBP
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,418 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 114,405 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 104,450 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,510 miles

Front radiator support corroded

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 95,508 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front radiator support corroded

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,198 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 85,198 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,643 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 74,643 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,984 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 73,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,939 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 62,939 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,663 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,458 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 39,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,080 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 29,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SA08 XBP is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SA08 XBP, 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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SA08 XBP is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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