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BG08 FZJ

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,761 mi
Last recorded180,761 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 FZJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 180,761 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 180,761 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 176,201 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 176,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 160,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 160,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 146,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2018 146,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 10 May 2017 131,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2016 117,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front discs worn

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2016 117,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear and insecure (8.1.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front discs worn

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 103,874 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 90,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear discs worn and corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 90,023 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear discs worn and corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,752 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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BG08 FZJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG08 FZJ, 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 BG08 FZJ registered?

BG08 FZJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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