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YJ58 YWY

2008 Renault Modus

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,437 mi
Last recorded80,437 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 YWY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 80,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 80,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 75,889 miles

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,335 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,410 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 63,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,159 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,751 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,247 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 50,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,233 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,964 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 43,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,875 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 39,875 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,617 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 32,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,683 miles

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

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

Service light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,042 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 20,042 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,304 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 9,971 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 9,223 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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YJ58 YWY is a 2008 Renault Modus in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YJ58 YWY, 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 YJ58 YWY registered?

YJ58 YWY is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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