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MM08 XSG

2008 Renault Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,458 mi
Last recorded125,458 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 XSG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 125,458 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 125,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 124,821 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 124,002 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 124,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 118,671 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 118,665 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 111,670 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 111,670 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,215 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 102,040 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 102,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 94,783 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,980 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 76,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,109 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 76,087 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 72,292 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 62,932 miles

front brake discs worn & brake pads 80% worn

offside rear tyre tread worn low

Pass 6 May 2014 53,192 miles

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

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

front wipers judder across screen

Fail 2 May 2014 53,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front wipers judder across screen

Pass 8 May 2013 43,654 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 43,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,359 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,052 miles

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

Offside Outer 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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MM08 XSG is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MM08 XSG, 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 MM08 XSG registered?

MM08 XSG is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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