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BG08 RWU

2008 Renault Modus

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,487 mi
Last recorded96,487 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 RWU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 96,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 96,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 83,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 88,343 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,911 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 63,911 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,350 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 55,350 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,338 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 48,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 40,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,745 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 36,745 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 32,485 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 32,485 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 26,982 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,834 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 23,230 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,758 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 May 2011 16,827 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 RWU is a 2008 Renault Modus in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

BG08 RWU is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is BG08 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 RWU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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