2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Renault Grand MOT pass rate and common faults

204 MOT tests in 2024. 53.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time53.9%
Failed or needed repairs46.1%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 204 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.3%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  6. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault3.9%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.9%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.4%
  2. Brakes27.5%
  3. Suspension25.0%
  4. Steering9.8%
  5. Body & chassis6.9%
  6. Tyres6.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm30.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.7%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)8.8%

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?

In 2024, 53.9% of 2010 Renault Grand cars passed their MOT first time, across 204 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

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

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 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).