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SM57 HYX

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,979 mi
Last recorded76,979 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 HYX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 76,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

clutch slipping badly

Fail 30 Jun 2022 76,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

centre seat belt not clipping into lock position

clutch slipping badly

Pass 9 Jul 2021 113,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2021 113,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at axel (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 64,385 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,805 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,500 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,362 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,895 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 50,894 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working All rear. (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,608 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,619 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 21,948 miles

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

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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SM57 HYX is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM57 HYX, 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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SM57 HYX is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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