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GL08 XYS

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,219 mi
Last recorded89,219 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XYS
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 89,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in steering rack inner joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 87,055 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 87,055 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 84,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 84,078 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 84,078 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 82,786 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 82,786 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 80,787 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 80,787 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 77,038 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 77,038 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,034 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,367 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 67,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,905 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 58,905 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 54,430 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,677 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 46,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,133 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,923 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 12,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

nearside inner drive shaft cv gaiter split

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 XYS is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

GL08 XYS is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is GL08 XYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 XYS shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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