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GX08 SMU

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,674 mi
Last recorded108,674 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 SMU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 108,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 108,625 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 108,625 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,550 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 92,114 miles

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))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 92,114 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,525 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 80,525 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,927 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 67,927 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2015 63,202 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,489 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

nearside door panel damage

Fail 4 Jun 2014 55,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside door panel damage

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 38,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,290 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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GX08 SMU is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GX08 SMU, 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 GX08 SMU registered?

GX08 SMU is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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