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GU08 SVP

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,785 mi
Last recorded103,785 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 SVP
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 103,785 miles

Nearside & Offside Headlights Poor Images

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 96,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 96,658 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 185/6015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 90,775 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 90,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,610 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 84,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 79,433 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 79,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 72,699 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Engine covers and/or under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front radiator /sub frame support bars corroded

Headlight lenses deteriorated and may require attention soon

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

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

Rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2018 72,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inners surface has badly worn metal on metal with inner brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn boot also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside front inner and offside front outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Engine covers and/or under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front radiator /sub frame support bars corroded

Headlight lenses deteriorated and may require attention soon

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

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

Rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,647 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 66,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,327 miles

front brakes worn

Fail 24 Oct 2016 60,327 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brakes worn

Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,329 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 45,554 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 45,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,049 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,085 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 36,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,886 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,886 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,955 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 SVP is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GU08 SVP, 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 GU08 SVP registered?

GU08 SVP is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is GU08 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 SVP shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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