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DV08 BJF

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,959 mi
Last recorded126,959 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 BJF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 126,959 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 126,956 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Side sill fractured (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 126,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 119,136 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 119,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,487 miles

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

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 98,071 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,721 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 97,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 94,900 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 94,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,286 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 86,286 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,926 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 79,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,125 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 72,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,485 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres devoid of tread to inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 63,485 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres devoid of tread to inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 56,633 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,633 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,586 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,677 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 47,677 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,717 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,693 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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DV08 BJF is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DV08 BJF, 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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DV08 BJF is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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