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SP59 WLJ

2009 Renault Grand Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,355 mi
Last recorded128,355 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Modus50,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 WLJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 128,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 128,309 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 125,423 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slightplay at nearside front wheel and rack noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 125,402 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slightplay at nearside front wheel and rack noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 121,505 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 121,503 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid pipe corroded *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked - NSF worst *ADVISE FIX* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underside corrosion to components

Mid/Rear heat shields loose

Fail 23 Aug 2022 113,944 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid pipe corroded *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked - NSF worst *ADVISE FIX* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underside corrosion to components

Mid/Rear heat shields loose

Pass 20 Aug 2021 106,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion both front and front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished @ tread area - advise replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heatshield starting to come loose @ tank

Fail 19 Aug 2021 106,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion both front and front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished @ tread area - advise replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heatshield starting to come loose @ tank

Pass 13 Aug 2020 101,085 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both - slight (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - minor perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 101,085 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both - slight (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - minor perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front crossmember corroded - advise replace

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,860 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at front of engine - suspect radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front crossmember which is not part of the suspension is corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both- advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 89,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 89,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 83,238 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 83,178 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,396 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

high readings from smoke test, added fuel treatment

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,232 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 56,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,189 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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SP59 WLJ is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,649 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 SP59 WLJ, 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 17 years old, this Renault Grand Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP59 WLJ is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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