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GF08 SPX

2008 Renault Modus

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,502 mi
Last recorded107,502 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 SPX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 107,502 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2025 107,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2024 100,779 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 100,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 93,352 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 93,352 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 86,228 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 86,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 78,788 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 70,960 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 70,960 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 62,693 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 62,574 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,664 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 54,664 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDES (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 47,606 miles

N/S/F WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 11 May 2016 39,628 miles

small crack on n/s/f winscreen

Pass 8 May 2015 30,014 miles

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

front windscreen is cracked outside of zone a

Pass 17 May 2014 21,993 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 13,102 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 10,377 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,980 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 SPX is a 2008 Renault Modus in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GF08 SPX, 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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GF08 SPX is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is GF08 SPX safe to buy?

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