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BF08 UBU

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,499 mi
Last recorded60,499 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 UBU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 60,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 58,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 56,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 56,893 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,935 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 52,800 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 49,558 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 46,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,791 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,607 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,347 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,104 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 34,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,512 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 30,512 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,233 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,088 miles

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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BF08 UBU is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF08 UBU, 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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BF08 UBU is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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