2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Renault Modus MOT pass rate and common faults

1,651 MOT tests in 2024. 49.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time49.0%
Failed or needed repairs51.0%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,651 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.0%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    64 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics45.7%
  2. Suspension28.2%
  3. Brakes19.3%
  4. Steering10.9%
  5. Tyres9.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Renault Modus?

In 2024, 49.0% of 2008 Renault Modus cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,651 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Renault Modus?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Renault Modus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).