2008 Renault Grand Modus · 3,249 MOT tests
2008 Renault Grand Modus reliability
2008 Renault Grand Moduss fail 49.7% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Grand Modus years (3,249 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Moduss: 47.8%)
- 49.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Moduss: 47.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 76,970
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,249
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.6% of tests fail here (270% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Renault Grand Modus
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.2%
- Suspension22.6%
- Brakes9.8%
- Tyres8.6%
- Steering8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Seat belts and airbags5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.94%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 9.02%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.89%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.08%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 4.8%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Seat belt buckle not functioning 3.11%
A faulty buckle may not hold or release properly, which is a serious safety risk, so it must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.68%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.16%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.36%)
Other years
Every Renault Grand Modus year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Renault Grand Modus reliable?
2008 Renault Grand Moduss fail 49.7% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Grand Modus years (3,249 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Renault Grand Modus MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.94% of tests), position lamp not working (9.02% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Renault Grand Modus have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Renault Grand Modus shows 76,970 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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