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GL08 WAO

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,886 mi
Last recorded39,886 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 WAO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 39,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 39,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 38,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 38,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 38,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,090 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 37,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,953 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 35,923 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 35,257 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,071 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 32,298 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 30,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 28,178 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,146 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 26,146 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 22,080 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,881 miles

ADVISE WINTER TYER FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

Pass 8 Aug 2012 13,849 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,035 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 WAO is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL08 WAO, 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 GL08 WAO registered?

GL08 WAO is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is GL08 WAO safe to buy?

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