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SY08 XMV

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,754 mi
Last recorded94,754 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 XMV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 94,754 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 92,516 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,651 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,834 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 80,829 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2021 75,513 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 68,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,030 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 68,030 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,874 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 66,874 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,988 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 64,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,813 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 61,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracked around sidewall, and near wear limit. Also has nail in tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Seat buckle inoperative. (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyrewall cracked, and tyre very near wear limit. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyrewall cracked. tread worn smooth on inner edge, and near wear limit. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,694 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,257 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 56,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2013 48,610 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot not opening

Fail 29 Apr 2013 48,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot not opening

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,433 miles

front brake discs are worn

Fail 20 Apr 2012 41,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads look low

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,795 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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SY08 XMV is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY08 XMV, 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 XMV registered?

SY08 XMV is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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