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HW08 EMJ

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,269 mi
Last recorded53,269 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 EMJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 53,269 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 53,269 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 48,668 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,300 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 37,834 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 37,834 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 33,792 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 31,413 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 31,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 29,827 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 29,827 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 28,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Passenger mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,910 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 22 Feb 2017 27,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper split

Pass 2 Mar 2016 25,869 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise slight cut n/s/f tyer outer side wall

rear brakes grabing slighty advise

Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,703 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 21,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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HW08 EMJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HW08 EMJ, 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 HW08 EMJ registered?

HW08 EMJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is HW08 EMJ safe to buy?

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