2009 Renault Grand Modus · 1,676 MOT tests
2009 Renault Grand Modus reliability
2009 Renault Grand Moduss fail 45.6% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Grand Modus years (1,676 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Moduss: 47.8%)
- 45.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Moduss: 47.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 71,759
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,676
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.7% of tests fail here (291% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Renault Grand Modus
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.6%
- Suspension21.1%
- Steering8.9%
- Tyres7.8%
- Brakes7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Seat belts and airbags4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 10.86%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 7.1%
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 6.68%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.18%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.46%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Stop lamp not working 3.22%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.61%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (7.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.09%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.37%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus reliable?
2009 Renault Grand Moduss fail 45.6% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Grand Modus years (1,676 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Renault Grand Modus MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (10.86% of tests), position lamp not working (7.1% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Renault Grand Modus have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Renault Grand Modus shows 71,759 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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