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BG08 MXY

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,905 mi
Last recorded83,905 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 MXY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 29 Aug 2016 79,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside slight play in steering arm

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear heavily corroded but functioning (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (3.5.1i)

engine management (spanner) light on

Fail 29 Aug 2016 79,431 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside slight play in steering arm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear heavily corroded but functioning (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

engine management (spanner) light on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,127 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 70,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,404 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 58,404 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,706 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 44,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,547 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 44,547 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,001 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 31,001 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BG08 MXY is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BG08 MXY, 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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BG08 MXY is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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