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YR08 HWE

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

71,365 mi
Last recorded71,365 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 HWE
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 71,365 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all x 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shields loose

handbrake travel long

service light on

Fail 25 Mar 2026 71,365 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all x 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust heat shields loose

fuel filler flap inop

handbrake travel long

service light on

Pass 21 Mar 2025 62,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel long

service light on

Fail 21 Mar 2025 62,368 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel long

service light on

Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,451 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 53,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 52,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 51,967 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 51,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 51,762 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 51,761 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 50,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 50,843 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 49,755 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 49,754 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 48,005 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 46,729 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 44,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear wiperblade split

Fail 6 May 2015 44,436 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear wiperblade split

Pass 15 May 2014 41,259 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 41,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,603 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner

Fail 14 Mar 2012 34,603 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,708 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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YR08 HWE is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YR08 HWE, 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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YR08 HWE is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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