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SY61 VFE

2011 Renault Grand Modus

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,802 mi
Last recorded100,802 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Grand Modus50,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VFE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 100,802 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 100,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 95,123 miles

Front Radiator support corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,920 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,325 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 81,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,869 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 74,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,670 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 70,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,960 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 63,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,415 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front wipers slightly juddering

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 15 Aug 2017 46,015 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front wipers slightly juddering

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,943 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,269 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,699 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 18,699 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SY61 VFE is a 2011 Renault Grand Modus in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Renault Grand Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 50,523 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 SY61 VFE, 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 15 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 SY61 VFE registered?

SY61 VFE is a 2011 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is SY61 VFE safe to buy?

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