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LJ08 GNY

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,812 mi
Last recorded84,812 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GNY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 84,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 78,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 78,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 72,939 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,484 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 67,484 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,036 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 62,036 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,698 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 53,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,567 miles

Offside Front shock has slight play when vehicle on ground.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer, around seams (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play offside front shock absorber, with vehicle on the ground

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,168 miles

offside front shock absorber has play at the piston.

very slight leak of gases centre exhaust silencer.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 41,168 miles

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

offside front shock absorber has play at the piston.

very slight leak of gases centre exhaust silencer.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,069 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,029 miles

Nearside Front has nail in tyre tread.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also going bals on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 24,798 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 24,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,143 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 17,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 12,276 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 9,861 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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LJ08 GNY is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LJ08 GNY, 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 LJ08 GNY registered?

LJ08 GNY is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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