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NU08 RUY

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,463 mi
Last recorded93,463 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 RUY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 93,463 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 93,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 82,312 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 82,312 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 71,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2024 71,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,310 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 61,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 60,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear BOOT WONT OPEN

Fail 25 Mar 2022 60,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear BOOT WONT OPEN

Pass 22 Mar 2021 59,371 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 58,642 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 58,635 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

boot lid wont open

Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,964 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 57,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,209 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 56,308 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 51,532 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 51,532 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working full beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,656 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,260 miles

Stone chips on screen

Pass 21 May 2013 36,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 33,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 29,903 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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NU08 RUY is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NU08 RUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU08 RUY registered?

NU08 RUY is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is NU08 RUY safe to buy?

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