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AO08 VBZ

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,012 mi
Last recorded54,012 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VBZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 54,012 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 54,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 50,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge far edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 50,346 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge far edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 45,700 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 39,987 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 35,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on far edges and slight surface perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,390 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 31,390 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords seen through tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 27,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 23,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 22,411 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2018 22,411 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on far outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 16,974 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,299 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,969 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 14,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 12,920 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 11,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 9,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,763 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 7,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Modus?

Based on 72,470 MOT tests across 4,357 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,711
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
4,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 966
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 727
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AO08 VBZ is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Grand Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 54,254 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 VBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Grand Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO08 VBZ registered?

AO08 VBZ is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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