2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Renault Grand MOT pass rate and common faults

221 MOT tests in 2024. 55.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time55.2%
Failed or needed repairs44.8%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 221 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.2%
  7. Washers: not working3.2%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.7%
  2. Brakes18.1%
  3. Lights & electrics18.1%
  4. Steering13.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  6. Tyres7.2%
  7. Body & chassis6.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened5.9%

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 2011 Renault Grand?

In 2024, 55.2% of 2011 Renault Grand cars passed their MOT first time, across 221 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Renault Grand?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Renault Grand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).