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SM08 YYT

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,916 mi
Last recorded82,916 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YYT
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 82,916 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 79,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 70,600 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 70,600 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 63,055 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,178 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Slight play in o/s front steering arm

n/s front side mirror damaged.

n/s rear tyre & o/s rear tyre perishing & cracking in tread

o/s front tyre perishing in tread area & inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2017 55,178 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears affected by indicaters (1.1.A.3f)

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Slight play in o/s front steering arm

n/s front side mirror damaged.

n/s rear tyre & o/s rear tyre perishing & cracking in tread

o/s front tyre perishing in tread area & inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective wheel from nearside front ()

same size spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,049 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,027 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 22,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 15,220 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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SM08 YYT is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM08 YYT, 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 SM08 YYT registered?

SM08 YYT is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is SM08 YYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 YYT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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