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SY08 ZGJ

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,793 mi
Last recorded79,793 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 ZGJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 79,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 79,792 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,714 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 67,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 57,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 57,330 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,218 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 51,218 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,071 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,050 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 42,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,772 miles

Drivers door mountings worn.

Pass 28 May 2012 27,370 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 27,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2011 22,083 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 ZGJ 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 60%.

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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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