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SO08 AWC

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,470 mi
Last recorded214,470 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 AWC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 214,470 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 202,235 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 186,425 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 168,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 168,649 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn and feathering present (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 160,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 156,956 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Front cross member corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2021 156,956 miles

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

All shock absorbers corroded

Front cross member corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 152,529 miles

All Shock absorbers corroded

Front Radiator crossmember corroded

Handbrake lever has reserve travel

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 152,529 miles

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

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

All Shock absorbers corroded

Front Radiator crossmember corroded

Handbrake lever has reserve travel

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 145,960 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 139,978 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 139,978 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 130,684 miles

Front tyres and OSR tyre perished

Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,512 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 119,512 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,327 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,256 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,627 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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SO08 AWC is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SO08 AWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO08 AWC registered?

SO08 AWC is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is SO08 AWC safe to buy?

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