2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Renault Grand MOT pass rate and common faults

281 MOT tests in 2024. 48.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time48.4%
Failed or needed repairs51.6%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 281 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.3%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault6.0%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.3%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  9. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.1%
  2. Brakes32.4%
  3. Suspension23.1%
  4. Steering8.2%
  5. Body & chassis8.2%
  6. Tyres8.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.4%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)9.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%

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?

In 2024, 48.4% of 2008 Renault Grand cars passed their MOT first time, across 281 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

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

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

Is the 2008 Renault Grand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).