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SJ58 OWD

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,481 mi
Last recorded42,481 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 OWD
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 42,481 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 42,480 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 41,033 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 41,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 39,185 miles

Central Front Heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 38,593 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 33,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Sep 2022 33,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper pivot (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 29,676 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 29,676 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 26,133 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 26,133 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 21,957 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 21,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 18,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 18,804 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 17,448 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front radiator cross section tore, holed and corroded but non prescribed area

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and o/s/r tyre perished and n/s/f tyre has a cut (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 17,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front radiator cross section tore, holed and corroded but non prescribed area

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and o/s/r tyre perished and n/s/f tyre has a cut (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 15,614 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both and n/s/f tyre has cuts, o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge, and both rear tyres perished (4.2.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage frontmost crossmember has heavy corrosion and rot, but has no load bearing on main crossmember and dosent adversely effect brakes, steering, or suspension. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 15,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both and n/s/f tyre has cuts, o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge, and both rear tyres perished (4.2.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage frontmost crossmember has heavy corrosion and rot, but has no load bearing on main crossmember and dosent adversely effect brakes, steering, or suspension. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 14,811 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both and slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Front radiator crossmember disorted (non prescribed area)

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

Nearside Front wing mirror insecure non obligatory mirror

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 14,811 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both and slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Front radiator crossmember disorted (non prescribed area)

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

Nearside Front wing mirror insecure non obligatory mirror

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 13,675 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 13,675 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 11,034 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 11,034 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2012 8,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 5,737 miles

n/s/f mirror has been taped up

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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SJ58 OWD is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ58 OWD, 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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SJ58 OWD is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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