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WJ08 DBX

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,678 mi
Last recorded125,678 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 DBX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 125,678 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 125,670 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,700 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 110,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 16 Oct 2020 99,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,931 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,756 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Apr 2018 70,749 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,826 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,409 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,167 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 37,166 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 32,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 27,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 17,065 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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WJ08 DBX is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ08 DBX, 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 WJ08 DBX registered?

WJ08 DBX is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 DBX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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