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YT08 NVZ

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,914 mi
Last recorded86,914 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 NVZ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 86,914 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 86,911 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 85,451 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 85,451 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 83,889 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 83,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 82,747 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 82,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 81,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,665 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 80,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour replaced bulb, now correct colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,138 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,537 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,673 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 74,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,485 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,459 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,544 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 65,542 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,568 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,735 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 50,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,245 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,409 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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YT08 NVZ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT08 NVZ, 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 YT08 NVZ registered?

YT08 NVZ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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