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DL08 EVB

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,919 mi
Last recorded116,919 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 EVB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 116,919 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 112,380 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 109,950 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 109,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 105,926 miles

Brake pedal anti slip splits

Front Wind screen chipped

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaks

Rear Brake ferules corroded

Rear Child seats fitted (2)

engine covered with glue

Fail 24 Jun 2022 105,913 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti slip splits

Front Wind screen chipped

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaks

Rear Brake ferules corroded

Rear Child seats fitted (2)

engine covered with glue

Pass 28 Jun 2021 99,421 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 99,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 93,695 miles

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

Front slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 1 Jul 2020 93,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,815 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 67,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,486 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,500 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 79,500 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,624 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,557 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 65,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,785 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 62,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,554 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,554 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 53,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,569 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 43,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,464 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,724 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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DL08 EVB is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DL08 EVB, 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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DL08 EVB is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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