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M70 DJS

2008 Renault Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,195 mi
Last recorded90,195 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 DJS
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 90,195 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 90,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Main bush behind the lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low 185/60/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,030 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 87,027 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 86,176 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 86,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,990 miles

Slight movement/creek from nearside front subframe bush Area....

noise from alternator area....

Fail 15 Dec 2022 81,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with offside rear side light (4.4.3 (b))

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

Slight movement/creek from nearside front subframe bush Area....

noise from alternator area....

service light on........................

Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,408 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 78,408 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,790 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Dec 2019 72,504 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,715 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 68,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 64,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 55,479 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,780 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,809 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 27,809 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 16,864 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 16,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 6,705 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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M70 DJS is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M70 DJS, 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 M70 DJS registered?

M70 DJS is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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