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WJ08 ONG

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,857 mi
Last recorded54,857 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 ONG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 54,857 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 52,426 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 49,298 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 45,748 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 45,729 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 41,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,029 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 36,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 32,530 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 28,908 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 28,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,737 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 21,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,605 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,310 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,991 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,805 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,921 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 ONG is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 ONG, 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 ONG registered?

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

Is WJ08 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 ONG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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