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WJ08 NKL

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,960 mi
Last recorded76,960 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 76,058 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 76,058 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 74,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 73,505 miles

Front crash / box section well corroded / holed

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 73,505 miles

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

Front crash / box section well corroded / holed

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,419 miles

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

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

Slight front brake judder

Fail 5 Jan 2022 72,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Slight front brake judder

Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 69,513 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 67,890 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 67,890 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 66,797 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres age cracking

Fail 22 Dec 2017 66,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres age cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 60,963 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 69,963 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,969 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,049 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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WJ08 NKL 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 72.7%.

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 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 NKL, 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 WJ08 NKL registered?

WJ08 NKL is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is WJ08 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 NKL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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