MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front sub frame heavily corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear sub frame corroded
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
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
Corrosion to front panel
Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play Handbrake lever (1.1.1 (b))
Corrosion to front panel
Handbrake travel
Front panel \ subframe heavily corroded
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front panel \ subframe heavily corroded
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))
Front brakes in a poor condition
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
hand brake leaver slight side to side movement
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)
How Reliable is the Renault Modus?
Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SM08 AFJ safe to buy?
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