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MV08 MGE

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,919 mi
Last recorded57,919 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 MGE
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 57,919 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged/loose

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,022 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged/loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front crossmember corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 54,022 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged/loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 49,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2024 49,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 43,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2023 43,251 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,229 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 37,225 miles

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

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

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

Front crossmember corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2021 31,879 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 31,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

high level stop light inop

Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,409 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

high level stop light inop

Fail 10 Feb 2020 29,407 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

high level stop light inop

Pass 6 Feb 2019 24,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

high level stoplight not working

Fail 4 Feb 2019 24,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split between tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

high level stoplight not working

Pass 6 Feb 2018 18,646 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 18,645 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 13,020 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre outer wall small cracks

Pass 15 Feb 2016 10,022 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on walls

Offside Front tyre cracking on walls

Pass 12 Feb 2015 8,569 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 7,622 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 6,590 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 5,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 4,503 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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MV08 MGE is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MV08 MGE, 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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MV08 MGE is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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