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WF08 JTU

2008 Renault Grand Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,095 mi
Last recorded98,095 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Modus54,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 JTU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,095 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 97,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,210 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 80,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,130 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 69,107 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 60,251 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 60,235 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,088 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2021 55,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper ball joint not fitted correctly

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2021 55,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault offside front sensor loose (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front slight smear to front wiper blades

Front suspension hubs corroding

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

Nearside Front inner brake disc surface corroding

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Rear axle corroding

Rear cuts to tyre treads in places

Rear shock absorbers corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2020 53,684 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroding

Offside Rear shock absorber corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2020 53,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroding

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

Offside Rear shock absorber corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,821 miles

Offside Front slight play to track rod end

Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,477 miles

Rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 49,477 miles

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,059 miles

both rear shock absorber casings starting to corrode

both rear tyres worn on edges - raised tread section

rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jul 2017 48,056 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear shock absorber casings starting to corrode

both rear tyres worn on edges - raised tread section

rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,462 miles

rear brake discs corroding and worn thin

Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,654 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,947 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 37,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,848 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge ( raised tread ).

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,838 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,706 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,720 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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WF08 JTU is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WF08 JTU, 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 WF08 JTU registered?

WF08 JTU is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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