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GF08 UPN

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,708 mi
Last recorded127,708 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 UPN
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 127,708 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 127,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 111,542 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 111,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 102,068 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 102,021 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 90,831 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 90,829 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foremost (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine service indicator on

exhaust centre heat sheild insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2020 85,300 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 55,269 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,986 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 79,986 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,367 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 64,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,785 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 57,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,230 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,506 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 28,483 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,938 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 UPN is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 GF08 UPN, 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 UPN is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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