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MF08 GGJ

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,836 mi
Last recorded132,836 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 GGJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 132,836 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 132,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 117,749 miles

Fuel Filler Cap Sharpe edges

Fail 14 Mar 2016 117,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Filler Cap Sharpe edges

Pass 28 Feb 2015 102,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 102,886 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear/lip on front brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,456 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door stiff

Fail 21 Mar 2013 73,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door stiff

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,222 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 60,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,065 miles

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

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

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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MF08 GGJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MF08 GGJ, 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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MF08 GGJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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