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SX08 LHW

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,544 mi
Last recorded74,544 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 LHW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2023 74,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid at bleed niple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

engine oil on min

raidator crossmember corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

travel on parking brake lever

undercovers fitted some components not seen

Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,403 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,208 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2021 68,207 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 67,228 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent,inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wiper worn

Fail 13 Aug 2020 67,228 miles

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

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent,inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,626 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent,inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake poor

Fail 16 Jul 2019 65,626 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent,inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake poor

Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,684 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front half of subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,059 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 62,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,141 miles

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

front brake discs are pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,990 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 56,782 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,890 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 50,888 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,093 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,833 miles

chip on windscreen

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

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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SX08 LHW is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SX08 LHW, 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 SX08 LHW registered?

SX08 LHW is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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