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HG08 OSJ

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,107 mi
Last recorded78,107 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 OSJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 78,107 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2026 78,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 73,532 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 73,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened rubber gaiter split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 68,650 miles

Both n/s wheels buckled to inner rims

headlamp dip/dim switch works correctly only when operated firmly

Fail 7 May 2024 68,650 miles

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

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

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

Both n/s wheels buckled to inner rims

headlamp dip/dim switch works correctly only when operated firmly

Pass 3 May 2023 63,279 miles

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

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

headlamp dim/dip switch works correctly only when operated firmly.

Pass 5 May 2022 60,015 miles

Intermittent headlamp dip/main beam switch fault,works at time of test. Attention recommended.

Fail 5 May 2022 60,015 miles

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

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

Intermittent headlamp dip/main beam switch fault,works at time of test. Attention recommended.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 56,559 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 53,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 53,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 50,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint On limit (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 41,295 miles

Light cuts in nearside front tyre tread.

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

Offside rear brake is binding slightly - attention recommended.

Offside rear brake is binding slightly - attention recommended.

Fail 10 May 2017 41,295 miles

Light cuts in nearside front tyre tread.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake is binding slightly - attention recommended.

Offside rear brake is binding slightly - attention recommended.

Pass 9 May 2016 36,255 miles

Nearside rear brake is binding - on limit, attention recommended.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 30,379 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 30,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 23,567 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall is cut but not to cord.

Nearside front wheel is damaged but not cracked.

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish and is worn close to wear limit bars.

Pass 7 May 2013 17,422 miles

Offside front tyre is perishing and pressure is low.

Fail 7 May 2013 17,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front tyre is perishing and pressure is low.

Pass 8 May 2012 10,828 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 3,880 miles

both rear spring top mount bushes cracking

rear wiper blade split

service light on in dash

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 OSJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSJ, 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 OSJ registered?

HG08 OSJ is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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