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YS08 NJY

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,169 mi
Last recorded41,169 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 NJY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 41,169 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 41,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed arm joint play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable arm joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 28,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 28,134 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 28,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 26,312 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 24,253 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 23,250 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 22,962 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 22,761 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 22,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,869 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,897 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,967 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 17,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,481 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,467 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 8,894 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 8,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YS08 NJY is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS08 NJY, 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 YS08 NJY registered?

YS08 NJY is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is YS08 NJY safe to buy?

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