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VK08 NEN

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,663 mi
Last recorded101,663 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 NEN
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 101,663 miles

Offside 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))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 101,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 94,542 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 94,542 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))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 88,378 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 87,416 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,224 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 86,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also valve cracked and cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,430 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 85,430 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,394 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 83,635 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,950 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 6 Jan 2017 78,950 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Offside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,031 miles

Centre Upper Stop light not working

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 74,031 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop light not working

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Jun 2015 63,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,692 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,428 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 43,428 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,610 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,412 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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VK08 NEN is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VK08 NEN, 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 VK08 NEN registered?

VK08 NEN is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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