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SP08 OFW

2008 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,672 mi
Last recorded124,672 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 OFW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 124,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. total parking brake effort only 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 118,612 miles

Front Number plate is damaged

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 118,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With position lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Broken on 1 side (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Number plate is damaged

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 102,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

panel under radiator very poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2024 102,926 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

panel under radiator very poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2023 82,549 miles

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

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

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

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

aux belt perishing

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2023 82,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst in brake rollers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

aux belt perishing

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,297 miles

Brake lever has little reserve travel recommend adjustment or repair

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

Slight corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,437 miles

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower radiator x member corroded/holed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 64,436 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower radiator x member corroded/holed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,011 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 59,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 165/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,675 miles

Front both front struts corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 41,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 28,959 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 22,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 22,203 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,055 miles

Dash warning light staying on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Tyres are wearing unevenly on their outer edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 11,014 miles

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their outer edges. Offside front tyre is on the limit of wear now.

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 11,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their outer edges. Offside front tyre is on the limit of wear now.

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

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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SP08 OFW is a 2008 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP08 OFW, 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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SP08 OFW is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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