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DN08 WNM

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,029 mi
Last recorded135,029 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WNM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 135,029 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 124,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 115,129 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to front and rear steering, suspension and braking components and rear axle

Fail 16 Feb 2023 115,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to front and rear steering, suspension and braking components and rear axle

Fail 9 Jan 2023 115,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rad support mounting bar excessively corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 111,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

near side front bumper damaged

radiator support frame corroded replacement advised non test item

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,826 miles

Front radiator support frame holed any very corroded

Nearside Front Outer Bumper damaged

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 106,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support frame holed any very corroded

Nearside Front Outer Bumper damaged

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 101,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front lower crossmember and support section excessively corroded(not a prescribed component)

Fail 12 Jun 2019 101,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front lower crossmember and support section excessively corroded(not a prescribed component)

Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,736 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,419 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 91,419 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper starting to split

Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,254 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper starting to split

Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,127 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 60,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 47,715 miles

tail gatestop light not illuminating

Fail 30 May 2013 47,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre has a slight bulge on the outer wall

tail gatestop light not illuminating

Pass 24 May 2012 32,930 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,341 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 24,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

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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DN08 WNM is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DN08 WNM, 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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DN08 WNM is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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