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SW61 CLY

2012 Renault Grand Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,697 mi
Last recorded69,697 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Modus50,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 CLY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 69,697 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 69,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached cooling radiator mounting panel excesivley corroded that the radiator is dangerously insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2024 66,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front radiator support panels badly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,917 miles

Front Radiator support corroded and broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 64,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Radiator support corroded and broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator support / mounting excessive corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 62,430 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

radiator support / mounting excessive corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 58,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 58,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front radiator support panel heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 55,162 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 55,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 48,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 48,106 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2016 35,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 25,930 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 22,983 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Modus?

Based on 72,470 MOT tests across 4,357 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,711
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
4,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 966
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 727
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SW61 CLY is a 2012 Renault Grand Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 50,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW61 CLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Grand Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW61 CLY registered?

SW61 CLY is a 2012 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is SW61 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 CLY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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