Renault Grand Modus

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 5,660 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

69%

Total Tests

5,660

Highest Pass Rate

2010 (70%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Grand Modus

The Renault Grand Modus was MOT tested 5,660 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2008 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 model has the highest pass rate at 70% from 1,568 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 67%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Renault Grand Modus has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 82,673 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 77,513 miles.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Grand Modus is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1461cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£170

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,144

Per month£179/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2012 details

How reliable is the Renault Grand Modus?

vs average of all models-13% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-11% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Renault Grand Modus by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2012	67%	178	77,513 mi
2011	70%	1,353	77,654 mi
2010	70%	1,568	78,171 mi
2009	70%	899	81,069 mi
2008	69%	1,662	82,673 mi

Questions about the Renault Grand Modus

Is the Renault Grand Modus reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2008 to 2012), the Renault Grand Modus averages a 69% MOT pass rate, from 5,660 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2010 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 70%.

Which year Renault Grand Modus has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 Renault Grand Modus has the highest MOT pass rate at 70%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 67%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.