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SY08 NBB

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,781 mi
Last recorded83,781 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 NBB
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,781 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged (outer)

centre stop light not working

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel pipes corroded

radiator support/mount excessively corroded and hold

Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member and support arms excessive corrosion and holes

front o/s floor fuel pipe corroded

high level brake light inop

Fail 9 Feb 2018 74,463 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member and support arms excessive corrosion and holes

front o/s floor fuel pipe corroded

high level brake light inop

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,896 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,449 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 66,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,388 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,176 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 56,094 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,947 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,008 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

rear seats folded down at time of test, seat belts not checked

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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SY08 NBB is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY08 NBB, 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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SY08 NBB is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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