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MJ08 BBU

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,797 mi
Last recorded54,797 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BBU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 54,797 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 54,797 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 52,796 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 52,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 49,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 47,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front under radiator subframe corroded

long handbrake travel

Pass 1 Sep 2022 45,382 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 45,382 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 43,850 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 43,850 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 43,012 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 42,384 miles

N/S/R part of outer body sill damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2019 42,384 miles

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

N/S/R part of outer body sill damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,199 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 35,580 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,047 miles

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

body damaged no sharp edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,616 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 26,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm heavily cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,519 miles

damage to n/s/r part of body sill no holes or sharp edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 20,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 20,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,077 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 17,077 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 12,309 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 12,309 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,280 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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MJ08 BBU is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MJ08 BBU, 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 MJ08 BBU registered?

MJ08 BBU is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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