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CA08 BYL

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,614 mi
Last recorded81,614 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 BYL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 81,614 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

front crossmember excessively corroded, not part of subframe or suspension.

fuel pipe/s corroded behind engine bay

Fail 28 Oct 2025 81,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

front crossmember excessively corroded, not part of subframe or suspension.

fuel pipe/s corroded behind engine bay

Pass 29 Oct 2024 78,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded just behind engine bay ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 75,782 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 75,758 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,756 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 69,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,412 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 67,389 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 64,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 64,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,216 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,921 miles

Offside Front tyre has edge wear

Front subframe cross member (radiator support) corroded, not thought to be structural

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has slight outer edge wear

Nearside Rear tyre slightly damaged in outer sidewall

Nearside windscreen wiper slightly split but clears screen

Fail 12 Oct 2017 57,894 miles

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

Front subframe cross member (radiator support) corroded, not thought to be structural

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has slight outer edge wear

Nearside Rear tyre slightly damaged in outer sidewall

Nearside windscreen wiper slightly split but clears screen

Offside Front tyre has edge wear

Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,968 miles

Front cross member is corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 54,968 miles

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

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

Front cross member is corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,688 miles

Front sub-frame frontwards cross member is corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre is damaged in various placed on outer sidewall, no chords visible

Rear Brakes are in-balanced 30%

Rear both brakes are binding slightly

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 50,687 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front sub-frame frontwards cross member is corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre is damaged in various placed on outer sidewall, no chords visible

Rear Brakes are in-balanced 30%

Rear both brakes are binding slightly

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,624 miles

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall (no chords exposed)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare wheel is fitted to nearside front

Fail 31 Oct 2014 47,624 miles

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall (no chords exposed)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare wheel is fitted to nearside front

Pass 16 Oct 2013 433,990 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 21 Jul 2012 41,954 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,793 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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CA08 BYL is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA08 BYL, 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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CA08 BYL is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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