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SY08 ZJX

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,422 mi
Last recorded90,422 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 ZJX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 90,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 87,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Radiator support corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 87,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Radiator support corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 85,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Radiator support corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2024 85,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator support heavily corroded and holed

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,653 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Central Front cross member corroded and holed

Central Front hand brake travel

Central Rear axle corroded

Central Rear spare wheel loose (not likely to fall from carrier)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front brake hose loose

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front front cross member corroded

Central Front handbrake leaver has travel but not excessive

Central Rear rear axle corroded

Central Rear spare wheel slightly loose not likely to fall from vehicle

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 77,817 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front front cross member corroded

Central Front handbrake leaver has travel but not excessive

Central Rear rear axle corroded

Central Rear spare wheel slightly loose not likely to fall from vehicle

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 73,596 miles

Front CROSSMEMBER CORRODED AND HOLD

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exs travel on hand brake lever

Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,906 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 66,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 61,341 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,616 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 55,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear high level brake light not workinf

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,805 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 52,805 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,162 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 47,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front crossmember is corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 41,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front crossmember is corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,595 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 35,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 ZJX is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZJX, 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 ZJX is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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