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YF08 UTU

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

104,504 mi
Last recorded104,504 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UTU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 104,504 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 104,504 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 95,614 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 95,614 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,485 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 87,484 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,759 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 79,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,015 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 66,278 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,278 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,212 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,211 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,422 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,811 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 51,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YF08 UTU is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YF08 UTU, 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

How do I check the history of YF08 UTU?

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What year was YF08 UTU registered?

YF08 UTU is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is YF08 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 UTU shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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