2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Renault Grand MOT pass rate and common faults

129 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 129 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%
    11 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
    13 marked dangerous
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.7%
  7. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes31.0%
  2. Suspension27.1%
  3. Lights & electrics24.8%
  4. Steering9.3%
  5. Tyres9.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  8. Body & chassis3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm27.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.1%

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 2009 Renault Grand?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2009 Renault Grand cars passed their MOT first time, across 129 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Renault Grand?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Renault Grand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).