Renault Grand Modus
From 5,363 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 421 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 421 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 322 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 314 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 229 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 184 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 148 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 131 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 120 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 114 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 106 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20.2% of Grand Modus failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 30.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £125.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 63.7% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2011 | 63.2% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 65.2% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2009 | 65.3% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
1 earlier years
| 2008 | 63.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Moduss tested had between 69,486 and 111,817 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 89,252 median miles, the Grand Modus has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Grand Modus MOT pass rate?
The Renault Grand Modus has a 64.2% MOT pass rate based on 5,363 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Grand Modus?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Grand Modus is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 421 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Grand Modus at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Grand Modus is 89,252 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 69,486 and 111,817 miles.
Buying a used Grand Modus?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 64.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £125 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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