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YN08 MDX

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

96,999 mi
Last recorded96,999 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 MDX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 96,999 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 96,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side lamp out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 96,614 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 96,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 95,902 miles

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

engine under trays fitted

lower radiator panel correded but not holed

Fail 5 Jun 2024 95,902 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine under trays fitted

lower radiator panel correded but not holed

Pass 27 Jun 2023 95,130 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 95,130 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 93,761 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 93,760 miles

Front Body panel insecure front panel lose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper arm dose not move when wipers are on (3.4 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 92,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 92,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 91,752 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 91,752 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 89,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 87,121 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 85,599 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 85,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 81,868 miles

Nearside wiper split in centre - starting to smear screen

Fail 21 May 2016 81,865 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside wiper split in centre - starting to smear screen

Pass 6 Jun 2015 75,188 miles

high level brake light not working

rear tyres perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,188 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake light not working

rear tyres perishing

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,513 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 67,358 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,375 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Mar 2012 49,672 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YN08 MDX is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YN08 MDX, 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 YN08 MDX registered?

YN08 MDX is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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