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FG58 OJS

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,639 mi
Last recorded148,639 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 OJS
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 148,639 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 148,608 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 146,328 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 142,686 miles

Front Lower radiator support considerable corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively drum brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and possible play in track rod end ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (185/60r15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 142,686 miles

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

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

Front Lower radiator support considerable corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively drum brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and possible play in track rod end ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (185/60r15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 135,417 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2022 135,345 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 128,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to limit in places 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 106,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,715 miles

front brake disc worn and lipped

Fail 11 Dec 2018 93,715 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake disc worn and lipped

Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,865 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 76,865 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 63,726 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,114 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20 % (3.7.B.5b)

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2 .0 mm + NAIL IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel BORDER LINE (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 14 % (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 49,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO BEAM IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20 % (3.7.B.5b)

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2 .0 mm + NAIL IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel BORDER LINE (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 14 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 38,455 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 21,171 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,258 miles

exhaust emissions slightly close to limit suggest with low mileage vehicle covers per year suggest add fuel additive every six months or at least one week before MOT test

n/s front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged legal at time of test

Pass 28 Nov 2011 9,965 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged but legal at time of test

rear wiper blade split at ends

Fail 28 Nov 2011 9,965 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged but not excessive at time of test suggest change to avoid possible blow out

rear screen wiper blade splitting at ends

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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FG58 OJS 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 65.2%.

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 FG58 OJS, 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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FG58 OJS is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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