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SL08 SFX

2008 Renault Modus

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,105 mi
Last recorded61,105 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SFX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 61,105 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,082 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 60,579 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2019 60,579 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,427 miles

o/s/f strut top mount noise

Fail 13 Jun 2018 60,427 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,195 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 57,195 miles

Stop lamp not working all rear lights and indicators interfere (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,140 miles

Front tyres perished.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 47,541 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,700 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2014 46,700 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,395 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 29,606 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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SL08 SFX is a 2008 Renault Modus in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL08 SFX, 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 SL08 SFX registered?

SL08 SFX is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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