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RJ08 UAW

2008 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,683 mi
Last recorded36,683 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 UAW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 36,683 miles

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

front cross member/rad mount corroded and weak

Pass 14 Jan 2025 36,104 miles

Front non structural sub frame corroded

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 35,546 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 35,546 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 35,127 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 35,112 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 34,340 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 33,881 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 33,186 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 31,629 miles

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

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

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

front sub frame/rad mount corroded and weakened

spare wheel slightly insecure

whine coming from the engine, possibly alternator

Fail 31 Jan 2019 31,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front sub frame/rad mount corroded and weakened

spare wheel slightly insecure

whine coming from the engine, possibly alternator

Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,645 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 28,616 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 24,423 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 24,421 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 22,127 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 19,862 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 19,862 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,332 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Sep 2012 15,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Sep 2011 13,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre wearing tread on outer edge

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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RJ08 UAW is a 2008 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RJ08 UAW, 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 RJ08 UAW registered?

RJ08 UAW is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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