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YY08 GZG

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,166 mi
Last recorded131,166 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 GZG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2020 131,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,317 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 126,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 117,924 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 111,003 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 111,003 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,925 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 66,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

noise from nsf hub area when wheel spun by hand but cant feel roughness in wheel bearing ?

osf tyre is badly worn on inner edge almost through canvas

Fail 26 Jul 2013 57,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,641 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 40,162 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 24,416 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 GZG is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY08 GZG, 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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YY08 GZG is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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