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SB08 NHY

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

87,584 mi
Last recorded87,584 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 NHY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 87,584 miles

Emissions not tested smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration emission not tested (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 87,575 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 85,395 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 85,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,068 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 83,067 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 76,531 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 76,530 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,070 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 73,070 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 70,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,824 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 63,824 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,105 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 37,105 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 27,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,883 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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SB08 NHY is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol 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 SB08 NHY, 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 SB08 NHY registered?

SB08 NHY is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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