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SG08 GXU

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,099 mi
Last recorded95,099 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 GXU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 95,099 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 95,079 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,686 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 70,686 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,345 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall beginning to crack

lower radiator support cross member corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 64,345 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall beginning to crack

lower radiator support cross member corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,055 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2017 59,052 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 52,431 miles

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,912 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,136 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,256 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,387 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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SG08 GXU is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SG08 GXU, 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 SG08 GXU registered?

SG08 GXU is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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