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DE08 UON

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,201 mi
Last recorded111,201 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UON
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 111,201 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 111,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper blade split

reverse light inop

Pass 1 Jun 2022 110,001 miles

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Fail 1 Jun 2022 110,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (rack end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Pass 9 Apr 2021 107,570 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre 13 years old

Rear tyres 10 years old, cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2021 107,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre 13 years old

Rear tyres 10 years old, cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,733 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 104,733 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.1% (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,874 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,364 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 91,361 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,851 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 79,851 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release obstruction in catch (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,037 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,855 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,965 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,455 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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DE08 UON is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE08 UON, 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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DE08 UON is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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