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SEZ 3990

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,159 mi
Last recorded99,159 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 3990
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 99,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 96,756 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 96,115 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 93,622 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2023 93,242 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 93,014 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 92,888 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,809 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 84,558 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,308 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,986 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,470 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,719 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

rear wiper worn

Fail 11 Dec 2013 57,842 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

rear wiper worn

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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SEZ 3990 is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SEZ 3990, 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

How do I check the history of SEZ 3990?

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What year was SEZ 3990 registered?

SEZ 3990 is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is SEZ 3990 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEZ 3990 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SEZ 3990 have outstanding finance?

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