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NU08 RUW

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,289 mi
Last recorded96,289 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 RUW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 96,289 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 96,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 90,467 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Engine oil overfilled

Front Radiator support bar is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch inner lining is insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - BORDERLINE - BENEFIT GIVEN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 90,467 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Engine oil overfilled

Front Radiator support bar is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch inner lining is insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - BORDERLINE - BENEFIT GIVEN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 84,568 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 84,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 81,989 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 79,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod slight play

Pass 7 May 2019 69,511 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 69,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,018 miles

Front service brakes 24% imbalance

Fail 30 Apr 2018 63,018 miles

Front service brakes 24% imbalance

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2017 58,375 miles

front and rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2016 53,347 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 48,449 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 43,577 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 43,577 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 39,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 34,547 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 29,806 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 29,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NU08 RUW is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU08 RUW, 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 NU08 RUW registered?

NU08 RUW is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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