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GJ08 LYX

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,919 mi
Last recorded66,919 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 LYX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 66,919 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all rear suspension corroded

damage nearside outer sill

Fail 11 May 2026 66,913 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all rear suspension corroded

damage nearside outer sill

Pass 23 Apr 2025 66,114 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

damage to nearside outer sil

Pass 30 Apr 2024 64,548 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 62,699 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 62,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 11 May 2022 61,252 miles

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

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

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 26 May 2021 60,000 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 59,308 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,914 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill distorted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 57,873 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill distorted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,894 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,806 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,398 miles

Nearside Outer centre sill damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,908 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged x2 (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,343 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,616 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 43,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 40,132 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,202 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to both rear tyres on outer wall

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,972 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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GJ08 LYX is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GJ08 LYX, 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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GJ08 LYX is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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