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NM08 BDZ

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,564 mi
Last recorded96,564 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 BDZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 96,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 99,729 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 93,726 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Heavy black smoke from exhaust during test, test stopped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing side mirror (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,200 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front shockers case (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCKER CASE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH PLATES (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,579 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator sub frame boarder line fail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,510 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker body corroded both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,997 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,110 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 85,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,829 miles

wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2018 83,828 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,075 miles

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

corrosion on front sub frame and cross member

stone chip zone A of windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2017 81,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working Eye level (1.2.1b)

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

corrosion on front sub frame and cross member

stone chip zone A of windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 79,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 75,407 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,411 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 59,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres perished and worn on the outer tread shoulders

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brakes binding

Rear indicators faded slightly

Rear tyres perished

Service reminder active

Slight play in the bottom ball joints

Slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Aug 2013 59,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres perished and worn on the outer tread shoulders

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brakes binding

Rear indicators faded slightly

Rear tyres perished

Service reminder active

Slight play in the bottom ball joints

Slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,855 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,962 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 40,962 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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NM08 BDZ is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NM08 BDZ, 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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NM08 BDZ is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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