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PJ08 OVW

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,856 mi
Last recorded142,856 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 OVW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 142,856 miles

Front Radiator cross member badly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 142,856 miles

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

Front Radiator cross member badly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 128,578 miles

Front radiator cross member corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam including spring mountings and shock mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 128,578 miles

Front radiator cross member corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam including spring mountings and shock mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 113,375 miles

Front Cross member/Radiator support corroded

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,370 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 90,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,375 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 77,571 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,931 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,856 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,893 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,139 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,003 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,038 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 52,038 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 18,170 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 18,170 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,820 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 13,820 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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PJ08 OVW is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ08 OVW, 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

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What year was PJ08 OVW registered?

PJ08 OVW is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is PJ08 OVW safe to buy?

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