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GU08 TEJ

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,431 mi
Last recorded78,431 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 TEJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 78,431 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 78,431 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 61,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,600 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 49,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 48,245 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 48,245 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 46,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,666 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,760 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,426 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,357 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,877 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,604 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,126 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 TEJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

GU08 TEJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GU08 TEJ safe to buy?

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