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NV08 SFX

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,794 mi
Last recorded104,794 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 SFX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 104,794 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2024 101,160 miles

slight engine oil leak rear of engine

Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deteriorated on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deteriorated on the inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 96,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Front worn outer edge 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 96,214 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Front worn outer edge 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 93,633 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jul 2021 93,633 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2020 91,020 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 91,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,411 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 85,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,103 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 79,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,140 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,620 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 56,620 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,974 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,228 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,275 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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NV08 SFX is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NV08 SFX, 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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NV08 SFX is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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