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VLZ 1792

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,422 mi
Last recorded51,422 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 1792
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 51,422 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 41,586 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened 2 x front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mounting worn

front radiator support corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2024 41,586 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened 2 x front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mounting worn

front radiator support corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 34,077 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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VLZ 1792 is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLZ 1792, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLZ 1792 registered?

VLZ 1792 is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is VLZ 1792 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 1792 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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