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VU08 BXO

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,827 mi
Last recorded84,827 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 BXO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 84,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 83,649 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,452 miles

both side brake disc back plates missing

Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,704 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 71,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,822 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer treads at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,347 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 48,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,967 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,418 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,514 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,988 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,631 miles

o/s mirror cracked

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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VU08 BXO is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VU08 BXO, 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 VU08 BXO registered?

VU08 BXO is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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