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YY08 UBP

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,828 mi
Last recorded79,828 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 UBP
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 79,828 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,188 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,310 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front radiator bracket/support corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 61,915 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, & perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, & low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front bolt on cross member badly corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 24 Aug 2022 61,915 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, & perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, & low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front bolt on cross member badly corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,232 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 57,231 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 54,412 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 52,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 50,376 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 49,032 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 47,680 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 44,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,417 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 41,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,865 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 36,293 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 36,293 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 UBP is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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