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YY08 EUO

2008 Renault Modus

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,704 mi
Last recorded123,704 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 EUO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 123,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met, nearside reading low

Parking brake travel indicating incorrect adjustment

Fail 21 Feb 2025 123,465 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake travel indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 93,188 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 93,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre edge inner/outer worn

Pass 25 Feb 2022 81,123 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 71,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly cracked and perished

Fail 10 Feb 2021 71,873 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 6 Feb 2020 70,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 67,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 63,708 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 63,708 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,560 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,993 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,546 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 39,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,909 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,026 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,302 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,104 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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YY08 EUO is a 2008 Renault Modus in Green with a 1,461cc diesel 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 YY08 EUO, 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 YY08 EUO registered?

YY08 EUO is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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