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SY58 CWO

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,131 mi
Last recorded113,131 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 CWO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 12 May 2025 113,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cover cracking

exhaust have a small leaks

under neath some place rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2025 112,186 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to Vehicle overheating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle Overheating aborted emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage likely to become detached Inner Track rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage likely to become detached Inner Track rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple exhaust mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))

Multiple heat shields loose but unlikely to fall at time of test

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 94,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn very close to wear bars

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 94,764 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended n/s gray clasp (7.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective top of fuel filler broken off and cap not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn very close to wear bars

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 94,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front excessive corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyres wearing low and wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear beam axle sight corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 78,852 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 67,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 63,259 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 63,259 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,738 miles

Both front spring top mount bearings

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 57,735 miles

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

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

Both front spring top mount bearings

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 55,081 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 55,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2018 54,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild insicure

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,203 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage on tyre side wall

Offside Front strut top bearing rough when turned

hand brake travel long

Fail 27 Feb 2017 52,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release black clasp (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear slight damage on tyre side wall

Offside Front strut top bearing rough when turned

hand brake travel long

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,270 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 44,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,024 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,004 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,959 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 28,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,447 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 24,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,640 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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SY58 CWO is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SY58 CWO, 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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SY58 CWO is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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