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HG61 GYU

2012 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,584 mi
Last recorded76,584 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A36,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 GYU
MakeRenault
ModelGrd Modus Dynamique Vvt A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,584 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 76,416 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 70,478 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 70,477 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 68,505 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion rear axle beam

Fail 12 Oct 2023 68,493 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 65,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front section of front sub-frame corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,685 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 63,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,487 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 62,486 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 60,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 60,265 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

it is recomended that coil springs are replaced in pairs

Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,447 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,689 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 48,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread and perished

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2017 48,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread and perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2016 43,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,599 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A?

Based on 2,018 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
4,029
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads
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HG61 GYU is a 2012 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 36,728 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG61 GYU is a 2012 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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