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WJ58 EVG

2008 Renault Modus

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,694 mi
Last recorded164,694 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 EVG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 164,694 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front radiator support excessively corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 164,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front radiator support excessively corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 162,158 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 155,002 miles

front cross member n/s support bracket corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 154,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 149,244 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s of front radiator support frame excessively corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 149,242 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s of front radiator support frame excessively corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 143,796 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front shocks weak

Fail 1 Oct 2019 143,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front shocks weak

Pass 2 Oct 2018 131,774 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 131,774 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,508 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 121,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 94,923 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,241 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 82,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,279 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,337 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 55,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,098 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm towards outer edge

plastic covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,098 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm towards outer edge

plastic covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle at time of test

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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WJ58 EVG is a 2008 Renault Modus in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WJ58 EVG, 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 WJ58 EVG registered?

WJ58 EVG is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is WJ58 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ58 EVG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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