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SO08 OHZ

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

120,921 mi
Last recorded120,921 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 OHZ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 120,921 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 120,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 115,289 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 115,289 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 108,501 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 108,499 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 101,255 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 101,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,992 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 93,992 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 87,516 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 87,506 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside offside (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside offside (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside offside (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 79,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 79,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 73,668 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,611 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,611 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,278 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 63,278 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,041 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 59,076 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,499 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 50,499 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 41,128 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,130 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 24,130 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 OHZ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SO08 OHZ, 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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SO08 OHZ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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