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GV08 WFB

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,915 mi
Last recorded77,915 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 WFB
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,915 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 76,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 76,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,293 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2021 74,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2020 67,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside slight play in inner rack arm ball joint

Pass 13 Jul 2019 57,437 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 57,112 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 48,518 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jul 2017 46,168 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2016 40,985 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 40,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2015 34,450 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 34,440 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 27,495 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 15,844 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,621 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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GV08 WFB is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GV08 WFB, 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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GV08 WFB is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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