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SF08 XEH

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,448 mi
Last recorded61,448 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 XEH
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 61,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 56,190 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 56,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 50,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 50,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 46,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 45,446 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 45,445 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 0kg no lockout (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 41,446 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 41,446 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 39,755 miles

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2020 39,755 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs pitted and corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 37,421 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 37,421 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

rear brake discs badly pitted and corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,460 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 33,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 30,466 miles

All the brake ferrules are corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner Brake discs are worn and corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% wear left (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 30,466 miles

All the brake ferrules are corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner Brake discs are worn and corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% wear left (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,678 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,844 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,914 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,956 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 22,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 17,303 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 24 May 2011 16,962 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SF08 XEH is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SF08 XEH, 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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SF08 XEH is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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