2011 Renault Grd Modus A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 527 MOT tests, the 2011 Renault Grd Modus A recorded a 70.0% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (23.2% fail rate), the 2011 Grd Modus A comes out 6.8pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (17.8%) and lighting & signalling (16.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, position lamp and stop lamp — coil spring alone was recorded 65 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 28.7% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 35.8% once past 90-120k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 26.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 30.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.8% | 94 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 89 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.5% | 34 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.7% | 30 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.0% | 21 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.6% | 19 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 65 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 56 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 37 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 23 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 21 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 20 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 30.7% | 162 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.0% | 153 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.2% | 80 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 10.6% | 56 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.9% | 47 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 8.3% | 44 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 244 | 28.7% |
| 60-90k | 182 | 29.7% |
| 90-120k | 67 | 35.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 103 | 26.2% |
| 2022 | 105 | 28.6% |
| 2023 | 106 | 28.3% |
| 2024 | 109 | 35.8% |
| 2025 | 104 | 30.8% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Grd Modus A
On a 2011 Grd Modus A, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (17.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (16.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2011 Renault Grd Modus As pass their MOT?
70.0% of the 527 2011 Renault Grd Modus A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Renault Grd Modus A?
Suspension, recorded in 17.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.9%).
Does the 2011 Grd Modus A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.7% in the 30-60k band to 35.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 527 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.