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GF08 SOA

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,292 mi
Last recorded64,292 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 SOA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 64,292 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 64,292 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 61,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,990 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 58,944 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 57,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and cracking 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside brake slight binding

Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 53,859 miles

spare tyre under inflated .......

Fail 27 Aug 2020 53,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

spare tyre under inflated .......

Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,491 miles

service light on

Fail 8 Apr 2019 51,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

service light on

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,357 miles

Central Front view obstruction removed prior to test

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,166 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Rear wiper blade seriously split

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing/bald inner and outer edges

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing/bald inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,523 miles

Engine covers

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Wiper blades smeary

Nearside Front Tyre balding outer edge

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,331 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,709 miles

all four road tyres close to limit......

front inner brake pads appear low.....

Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,385 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,446 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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GF08 SOA is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF08 SOA, 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 GF08 SOA registered?

GF08 SOA is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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