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YJ08 APT

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,691 mi
Last recorded107,691 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 APT
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 107,691 miles

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

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

front radiator crossmember heavy corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2024 101,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 93,567 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,443 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 87,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both due to wrong tyres fitted to front of car (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 78,033 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tyres are different sizes front to back

Fail 30 Apr 2021 78,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tyres are different sizes front to back

Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,370 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 53,879 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and perishing/cracking

Brake pedal rubber worn

Drivers window not working

Engine covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2018 53,879 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and perishing/cracking

Brake pedal rubber worn

Drivers window not working

Engine covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,209 miles

front brake pads appear low and discs worn

front brake pads appear low and discs worn

front tyres unevenly worn

high level brake light not working

Fail 21 Mar 2017 38,206 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads appear low and discs worn

front brake pads appear low and discs worn

front tyres unevenly worn

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,804 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 26,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

center brake light not working

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,194 miles

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

center brake light not working

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jul 2013 13,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,177 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 7,735 miles

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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YJ08 APT is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJ08 APT, 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 YJ08 APT registered?

YJ08 APT is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 APT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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