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HG08 HNC

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,469 mi
Last recorded125,469 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 HNC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 125,469 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 125,469 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 120,140 miles

Offside Front Upper 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 115,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 111,109 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 111,109 miles

Front Position lamp not working - Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 107,864 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 107,864 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 104,124 miles

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 5 Mar 2019 97,267 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,161 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,381 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 83,381 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 67,046 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,336 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 56,336 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,780 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,491 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 35,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,465 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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HG08 HNC is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HG08 HNC, 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 HG08 HNC registered?

HG08 HNC is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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