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SY08 VBU

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,584 mi
Last recorded54,584 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 VBU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 54,584 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 54,328 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 53,287 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,253 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 46,265 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 40,331 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn very low on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2015 34,780 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn very low on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2014 29,973 miles

rear seatbelts not checked due to childseats fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2013 23,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VBU is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SY08 VBU, 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 SY08 VBU registered?

SY08 VBU is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is SY08 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 VBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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