2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Renault Grand Modus MOT pass rate and common faults

857 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.2%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 857 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken11.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    32 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    27 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: not working2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.7%
  2. Suspension26.0%
  3. Brakes12.5%
  4. Steering10.7%
  5. Tyres7.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.2%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 Renault Grand Modus?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2010 Renault Grand Modus cars passed their MOT first time, across 857 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Renault Grand Modus?

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

Is the 2010 Renault Grand Modus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).