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SC08 CPY

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,975 mi
Last recorded54,975 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 CPY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 54,975 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 54,941 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 18 Mar 2025 48,310 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front ,rear shock absorbers suspension components at rear under car corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2025 48,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

front ,rear shock absorbers suspension components at rear under car corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 41,704 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 41,704 miles

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

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2023 36,256 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 36,256 miles

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

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

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

front tyres , slight wear on edges of tread areas

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Feb 2022 31,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front crossmember radiator support corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 27,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front crossmember, radiator support corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 27,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front crossmember, radiator support corroded

nearside front tyre slight wear on edge of tread area

Pass 26 Feb 2020 24,874 miles

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

front radiator support crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,511 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 22,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 21,379 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 20,547 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 20,547 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 19,522 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 19,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 16,413 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 13,255 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 10,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 8,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 7,552 miles

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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SC08 CPY is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver 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 SC08 CPY, 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 SC08 CPY registered?

SC08 CPY is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is SC08 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 CPY shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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