2008 Renault Modus · 6,261 MOT tests
2008 Renault Modus reliability
2008 Renault Moduss fail 49.2% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 Modus years (6,261 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Moduss: 49.6%)
- 49.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Moduss: 49.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 76,335
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,261
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.6% of tests fail here (221% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Renault Modus
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.2%
- Suspension22%
- Brakes10.9%
- Steering8.6%
- Tyres7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Seat belts and airbags3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.52%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 8.91%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.98%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.05%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 4.68%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.45%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.57%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.58%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.4%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.96%)
Other years
Every Renault Modus year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Renault Modus reliable?
2008 Renault Moduss fail 49.2% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 Modus years (6,261 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Renault Modus MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.52% of tests), position lamp not working (8.91% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Renault Modus have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Renault Modus shows 76,335 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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