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BT08 YMJ

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,632 mi
Last recorded78,632 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 YMJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 78,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 78,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 73,816 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,292 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 61,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,899 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,916 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 46,908 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 44,212 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 44,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,157 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,123 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,030 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,962 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,270 miles

handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel

Fail 2 Jul 2015 41,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,476 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 36,476 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,412 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,175 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 19,175 miles

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

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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BT08 YMJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc 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 BT08 YMJ, 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 BT08 YMJ registered?

BT08 YMJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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