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WG08 HFC

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,553 mi
Last recorded130,553 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 HFC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 130,553 miles

Front Lower cross member corroded but not structual

Fail 28 Feb 2025 130,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower cross member corroded but not structual

Pass 22 Mar 2024 123,421 miles

Front cross member has corrosion in various places

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 115,693 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 115,684 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 103,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 97,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 91,600 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 91,598 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,189 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 65,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,132 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,827 miles

front brake discs ridged

surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,842 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 41,829 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs ridged surface corrosion exhaust n/s/f tyre worn outer edge o/s/r n/s/r tyres slight perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,526 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 39,430 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs ridged surface corrosion exhaust o/s/r n/s/r tyres slight perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,324 miles

front brake discs ridged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,397 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WG08 HFC is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WG08 HFC, 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 WG08 HFC registered?

WG08 HFC is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 HFC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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