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GU08 MMJ

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,802 mi
Last recorded108,802 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 MMJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 108,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,665 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,635 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 97,822 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,208 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 90,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,347 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,683 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Oil leaks

Fail 23 Jan 2017 76,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Oil leaks

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,996 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 65,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc heavily lipped

Offside Front brake disc heavily lipped

Fail 26 Jan 2015 55,592 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre low on tread on outer edge only

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,592 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread on outer edge only

Fail 23 Jan 2014 50,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,939 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 38,910 miles

nearside front tyre tread becoming very low on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,283 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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GU08 MMJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU08 MMJ, 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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GU08 MMJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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