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PK08 EVG

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,652 mi
Last recorded73,652 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 EVG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 73,652 miles

CLUTCH RUBBER MISSING.

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive BACK OF ENGINE. RECOMMEND REPAIR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM/AXLE AND X2 BUSHES WORN. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 73,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS OR REPLACE. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

CLUTCH RUBBER MISSING.

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive BACK OF ENGINE. RECOMMEND REPAIR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM/AXLE AND X2 BUSHES WORN. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 66,009 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Back engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 65,837 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Left black seat belt buckle (Center). (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Back engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,858 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,329 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 46,363 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 44,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Front drivers door damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2020 44,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front drivers door damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2019 41,094 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 34,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,514 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 26,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 23,357 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 23,357 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,316 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 17,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade starting to split

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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PK08 EVG is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PK08 EVG, 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 PK08 EVG registered?

PK08 EVG is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is PK08 EVG safe to buy?

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