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WJ08 DHV

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,671 mi
Last recorded74,671 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 DHV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 74,671 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 72,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 70,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle is heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 69,498 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body components and sub frame

Pass 17 Jun 2022 67,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 65,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2021 65,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,267 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 64,267 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,868 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 61,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,739 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,609 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,116 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,682 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,914 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,277 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,503 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,979 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 DHV is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

WJ08 DHV is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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