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HK08 EKA

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,852 mi
Last recorded79,852 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 EKA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 79,852 miles

Offside Front shock absorber case corroded

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 79,852 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber case corroded

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 76,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 76,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 76,786 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,417 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,083 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 76,083 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,777 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 73,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,063 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 71,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,768 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 7 Mar 2019 60,768 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))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,889 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,544 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,603 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,206 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 44,206 miles

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

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

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

advise high level stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Mar 2013 43,235 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 May 2012 37,331 miles

slight bind to rear brakes

unable to inspect rear wheel bearings due to brake bind

Pass 25 May 2011 29,699 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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HK08 EKA is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 HK08 EKA, 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 HK08 EKA registered?

HK08 EKA is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is HK08 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 EKA shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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