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BW08 CAA

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,559 mi
Last recorded74,559 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 CAA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 74,559 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 74,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 72,330 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 72,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,524 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,252 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,462 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 57,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,173 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 53,172 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 47,335 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 47,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,194 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,331 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,412 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 20,832 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO MOT LIMITS (EDGES)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 20,832 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO MOT LIMITS (EDGES)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,797 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 8,645 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 8,645 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 7,242 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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BW08 CAA is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BW08 CAA, 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 BW08 CAA registered?

BW08 CAA is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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