2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Renault Grand Modus MOT pass rate and common faults

100 MOT tests in 2024. 47.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

73Well below average
Passed first time47.0%
Failed or needed repairs53.0%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 100 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken21.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working12.0%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.0%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low3.0%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.0%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics39.0%
  2. Suspension33.0%
  3. Brakes13.0%
  4. Steering9.0%
  5. Tyres5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  7. Body & chassis3.0%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%
  4. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted7.0%
  5. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Renault Grand Modus?

In 2024, 47.0% of 2012 Renault Grand Modus cars passed their MOT first time, across 100 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Renault Grand Modus?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Renault Grand Modus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 73, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).