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WN08 VRJ

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,204 mi
Last recorded86,204 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 VRJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 86,204 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2023 86,204 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,313 miles

offside rear tyre is cracked/perishing!

rear wiper blade is split/torn!

Fail 14 Sep 2021 75,313 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working all washers not working!! (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre is cracked/perishing!

rear wiper blade is split/torn!

Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,738 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 71,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,834 miles

Nearside Front play in inner rack joint

Fail 17 Apr 2019 69,828 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front play in inner rack joint

Fail 3 Apr 2019 69,721 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front subframe badly corroding

slight play and knock in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 69,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/6015 heavily perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,530 miles

both front door windows have dark tint

sun strip in front windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2017 65,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front door windows have dark tint

sun strip in front windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 43,603 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 43,603 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,434 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 37,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,177 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,182 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 14,728 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 14,728 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

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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WN08 VRJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WN08 VRJ, 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 WN08 VRJ registered?

WN08 VRJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is WN08 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN08 VRJ shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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