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EJ08 CFG

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,941 mi
Last recorded179,941 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 CFG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 179,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 176,312 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 172,157 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 170,355 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 164,860 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 159,820 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 159,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 151,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 May 2018 144,253 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 144,253 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 137,805 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 137,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 129,727 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 129,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 115,359 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 115,359 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,080 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 71,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 48,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,095 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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EJ08 CFG 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 EJ08 CFG, 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 EJ08 CFG registered?

EJ08 CFG is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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