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EF08 EJL

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,332 mi
Last recorded165,332 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 EJL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 165,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 154,386 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 154,360 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 number plate light bulb not working

clutch pedal slip pad missing

front tyres showing uneven wear

frontside lights dim

near side screen trim missing

travel on hand brake

washers frozen .

Pass 11 Jan 2024 146,649 miles

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2023 139,233 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 129,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 116,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 105,355 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,428 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,415 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,798 miles

All shockers and springs corroded but not excessively

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight movement in anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily cracked, tread down to 3.5mm also nail in tyre and losing pressure (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes parting from arms (nearside more so) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 92,796 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All shockers and springs corroded but not excessively

Alt belt cracked

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight movement in anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily cracked, tread down to 3.5mm also nail in tyre and losing pressure (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes parting from arms (nearside more so) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 90,365 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 87,613 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 87,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 83,866 miles

n/s/r seat belt only had a visual inspection due to child seat

Fail 21 Dec 2012 83,866 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r seat belt only had a visual inspection due to child seat

Pass 28 Dec 2011 81,788 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 78,787 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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EF08 EJL is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF08 EJL, 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 EF08 EJL registered?

EF08 EJL is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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