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VN08 OVU

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,618 mi
Last recorded85,618 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OVU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2023 85,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorber casing are slightly corroded but working . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,434 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))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 79,434 miles

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

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

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 8 Dec 2021 74,916 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 74,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,883 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 67,883 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 62,246 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 58,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 53,048 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 47,719 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 42,781 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 32,134 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2012 26,788 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,277 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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VN08 OVU is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VN08 OVU, 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 VN08 OVU registered?

VN08 OVU is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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