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GL08 EUK

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,886 mi
Last recorded130,886 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 EUK
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 130,886 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values lowest reading 4.5 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 116,969 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 116,969 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 113,145 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 113,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 108,919 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 108,919 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,596 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2022 102,596 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.5 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,086 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 97,085 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.5 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 94,176 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 88,492 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,364 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,494 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 79,494 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 31 May 2016 67,740 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 31 May 2016 67,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 27 May 2015 55,735 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 55,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

front pads worn low.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,180 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,543 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 21,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,245 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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GL08 EUK is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GL08 EUK, 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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GL08 EUK is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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