2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Renault Grand Modus MOT pass rate and common faults

873 MOT tests in 2024. 50.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time50.1%
Failed or needed repairs49.9%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 873 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.8%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    54 marked dangerous
  6. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended3.3%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics39.5%
  2. Suspension27.9%
  3. Brakes17.9%
  4. Tyres11.0%
  5. Steering8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.8%
  8. Body & chassis3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Renault Grand Modus?

In 2024, 50.1% of 2008 Renault Grand Modus cars passed their MOT first time, across 873 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Renault Grand Modus?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Renault Grand Modus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).