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YL08 JLV

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,196 mi
Last recorded112,196 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 JLV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 112,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 112,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,627 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 107,627 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 102,254 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Fail 7 Dec 2017 102,254 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 5 Dec 2016 96,093 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Fail 5 Dec 2016 96,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,609 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Internal headlight adjuster moved to recheck lights

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2015 89,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Internal headlight adjuster moved to recheck lights

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare wheel is slightly insecure and may require attention soon

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 82,674 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,987 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,105 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,346 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 64,346 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 46,599 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,599 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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YL08 JLV is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YL08 JLV, 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 YL08 JLV registered?

YL08 JLV is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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