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GU08 TVM

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,463 mi
Last recorded94,463 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 TVM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 94,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 91,378 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 91,378 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 87,526 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 87,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 81,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 78,403 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 74,968 miles

n/s washer jet needs adjusting

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 22 Jan 2021 74,966 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s washer jet needs adjusting

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 15 Jan 2020 72,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 72,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,862 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm and perished

Fail 10 Jan 2017 51,655 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake pads look low

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/f inner wheel arch loose

o/s/r tyre 3mm and perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,944 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and on limits

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread and perished

childs seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front inner wheel rim some distortion

Fail 19 Jan 2016 44,944 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread and perished

Offside Rear tyre perished and on limits

childs seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front inner wheel rim some distortion

Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2015 38,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

tyre size 185/60/15

Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 27,080 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,001 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 TVM is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

GU08 TVM is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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