Renault Grd MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 7 model years and 765 tests, the Renault Grd passes its MOT 74.8% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (17.8% fail rate), the Grd comes out 7.5pp worse. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (11.9%) and lighting & signalling (11.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, coil spring and stop lamp — joints alone was recorded 78 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Grd fails 19.6% of the time in the 30-60k band and 20.0% at 120-150k, a spread of only 0.4 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 28.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 19.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 31.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Grd model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 516 | 73.3% | 26.7% | Suspension |
| 2015 | 216 | 78.7% | 21.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 11.9% | 91 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.8% | 90 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.6% | 66 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.8% | 37 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.6% | 35 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.2% | 32 |
| 7 | Visibility | 3.5% | 27 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 78 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 64 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 41 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 39 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 29 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 27 |
| 7 | Wipers | 22 |
| 8 | Tread depth | 21 |
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 | 28.1% | 215 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.8% | 205 |
| 3 | Suspension | 17.1% | 131 |
| 4 | Other defects | 12.2% | 93 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.8% | 75 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.3% | 33 |
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 | 189 | 19.6% |
| 60-90k | 342 | 26.9% |
| 90-120k | 156 | 30.8% |
| 120-150k | 40 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 157 | 19.8% |
| 2022 | 161 | 23.6% |
| 2023 | 152 | 23.0% |
| 2024 | 144 | 28.5% |
| 2025 | 151 | 31.8% |
What to check before buying a Renault Grd
- Suspension (11.9% 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 (11.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (8.6% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Grd?
74.8% of the 765 Renault Grd MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 25.2% fail rate, across model years 2010–2016.
What does the Renault Grd most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 11.9% of tests, then lighting & signalling (11.8%).
How much does mileage affect Grd MOT results?
Fail rates run at 19.6% for cars in the 30-60k band and 20.0% for 120-150k, a 0.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 765 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.