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BJ08 EPN

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,346 mi
Last recorded104,346 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EPN
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 104,346 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 104,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 94,803 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 94,803 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 85,243 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,296 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 76,296 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 65,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 53,328 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 53,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 45,172 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 45,172 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 33,084 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 33,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 21,001 miles

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished on the sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2017 15,003 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 14,983 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 14,982 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 14,572 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 12,811 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 10,390 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 7,714 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 5,893 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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BJ08 EPN is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ08 EPN, 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 BJ08 EPN registered?

BJ08 EPN is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 EPN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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