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VU08 HLH

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,691 mi
Last recorded102,691 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 102,691 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 102,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 99,600 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 99,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 89,628 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 89,582 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,493 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,982 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 71,977 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven Low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,842 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,101 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,009 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,278 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,006 miles

center brake light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,624 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 18,624 miles

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

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 HLH is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VU08 HLH, 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 HLH registered?

VU08 HLH is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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