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BJ58 VCG

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,447 mi
Last recorded137,447 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 VCG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 137,447 miles

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

Offside Front slight corrosion on cross member

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 130,834 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 130,833 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,572 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 122,572 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 113,315 miles

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2017 113,312 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 106,292 miles

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 106,290 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,859 miles

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 95,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 82,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Dec 2013 71,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,088 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise engine covers fitted

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,662 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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BJ58 VCG is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BJ58 VCG, 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 BJ58 VCG registered?

BJ58 VCG is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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