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SM08 AFJ

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,032 mi
Last recorded130,032 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 AFJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 130,032 miles

Front sub frame heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2026 129,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front sub frame heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 120,823 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 120,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 116,917 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 116,824 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 114,932 miles

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

Front Corrosion to front panel

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 109,006 miles

Corrosion to front panel

Fail 27 Sep 2022 109,006 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play Handbrake lever (1.1.1 (b))

Corrosion to front panel

Handbrake travel

Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,137 miles

Front panel \ subframe heavily corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 101,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front panel \ subframe heavily corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 96,476 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,563 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 90,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,355 miles

Front brakes in a poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,841 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 73,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,436 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 66,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,501 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 58,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,778 miles

hand brake leaver slight side to side movement

Pass 14 Sep 2013 45,761 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,896 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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SM08 AFJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SM08 AFJ, 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 SM08 AFJ registered?

SM08 AFJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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