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WG08 NJJ

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,790 mi
Last recorded103,790 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 NJJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 103,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axel very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 103,790 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 31% imbalance limit 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Within 30cm of front suspension arm mount nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axel very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 102,749 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,620 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 101,619 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 41% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

high level brake lamp not working

intake manifold vacuum pipe assembly broken, affecting idle speed.

Fail 10 Nov 2022 100,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

high level brake lamp not working

intake manifold vacuum pipe assembly broken, affecting idle speed.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,380 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 100,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 100,040 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 100,038 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,211 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,820 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 89,221 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 84,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,815 miles

engine oil leak

osr tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2015 79,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,469 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 73,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,227 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,052 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 41,597 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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WG08 NJJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NJJ, 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 WG08 NJJ registered?

WG08 NJJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 NJJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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