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SE08 XJK

2008 Renault Modus

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,985 mi
Last recorded70,985 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 XJK
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 70,985 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 68,680 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 68,680 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 68,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides -- worn on edges 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 67,361 miles

Central brake light not working.

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 67,360 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle not locking into the N/S stalk. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,904 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front C/V BOOT SPLIT AT END

Pass 23 Nov 2021 64,536 miles

Slight play in nearside front inner steering arm joint

Fail 19 Nov 2021 64,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Slight play in nearside front inner steering arm joint

Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,149 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 61,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 61,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 60,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft clip insecure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,065 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,463 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 51,810 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 45,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,037 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,199 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,298 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,112 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SE08 XJK is a 2008 Renault Modus in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SE08 XJK, 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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SE08 XJK is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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