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MA08 AAJ

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,589 mi
Last recorded98,589 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 AAJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 98,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 95,118 miles

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

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

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

underbody has surface rust

Fail 12 Oct 2024 95,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

underbody has surface rust

Pass 31 Oct 2023 89,255 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2022 82,507 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 71,877 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 71,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 61,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,634 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 5 Jun 2018 50,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,888 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 40,888 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,053 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 38,053 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,280 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 34,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,254 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 31,254 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 28,770 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,844 miles

front brake discs worn inner faces

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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MA08 AAJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MA08 AAJ, 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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MA08 AAJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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