2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Renault Grand MOT pass rate and common faults

312 MOT tests in 2024. 46.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time46.8%
Failed or needed repairs53.2%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 312 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    18 marked dangerous
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.8%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes35.6%
  2. Lights & electrics31.7%
  3. Suspension29.8%
  4. Steering11.9%
  5. Tyres10.3%
  6. Body & chassis8.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2007 Renault Grand?

In 2024, 46.8% of 2007 Renault Grand cars passed their MOT first time, across 312 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Renault Grand?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Renault Grand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).