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FH08 GHZ

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,217 mi
Last recorded70,217 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 GHZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 70,217 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 70,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,426 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 65,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working on dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Aug 2023 58,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 58,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp unit damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 52,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 47,445 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,213 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 44,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm not moving (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,959 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 37,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,593 miles

Handbrake lever high

Fail 9 Apr 2018 32,593 miles

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

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

Handbrake lever high

Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,218 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,297 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,220 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,364 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,546 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,599 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 13,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FH08 GHZ is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH08 GHZ, 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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FH08 GHZ is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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