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WL08 DSY

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,955 mi
Last recorded110,955 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 DSY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 110,955 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 110,928 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 100,457 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp worked after being banged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare wheel flat

Fail 13 Jan 2025 100,456 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp worked after being banged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare wheel flat

Pass 24 Jan 2024 93,944 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator panel heavily corroded

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 93,944 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Radiator panel heavily corroded

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 86,647 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Radiator mounting panel corroded

Rear axle corroded

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 82,639 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,457 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 77,456 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,633 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 73,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,579 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are corroded around the bush casing.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 66,579 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers are corroded around the bush casing.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,884 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2018 61,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,823 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 54,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,109 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 48,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,607 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,360 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 22,360 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 5,606 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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WL08 DSY is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WL08 DSY, 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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WL08 DSY is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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