CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML08 WFR

2008 Renault Modus

Grey Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,736 mi
Last recorded95,736 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 WFR
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 95,736 miles

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

front frame exstension corroded

n/s damage

Pass 6 Feb 2025 90,343 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 90,342 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,540 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges almost too excess in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 82,768 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges almost too excess in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 82,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,115 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 80,115 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 75,196 miles

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))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 75,196 miles

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

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rears (4.4.3 (b))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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 23 Mar 2020 69,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,450 miles

Back box rubber perished

o-s-f bumper damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2018 56,450 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Back box rubber perished

o-s-f bumper damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,286 miles

handbrake travel near to limits

Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,432 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 45,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,978 miles

exhaust heat shield loose/vibration

Fail 9 Apr 2015 39,957 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust heat shield loose/vibration

ns rear brake effort low

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 37,040 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,864 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 34,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,217 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
Full Renault Modus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML08 WFR is a 2008 Renault Modus in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ML08 WFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML08 WFR?

You can check the full history of ML08 WFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML08 WFR registered?

ML08 WFR is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is ML08 WFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 WFR shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML08 WFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML08 WFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.