2014 Renault Grd — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 516 MOT tests, the 2014 Renault Grd recorded a 73.3% pass rate. That is 8.5 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 18.2%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (14.0%) and lighting & signalling (11.6%) 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 track rod end — joints alone was recorded 65 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 33.6% versus 21.4%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 28.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 22.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 32.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.0% | 72 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.6% | 60 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.5% | 54 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.4% | 28 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.5% | 23 |
| 6 | Brakes | 4.3% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 65 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 50 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 29 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 26 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 23 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 22 |
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 | 28.7% | 148 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.5% | 142 |
| 3 | Suspension | 17.4% | 90 |
| 4 | Other defects | 10.5% | 54 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 49 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.8% | 30 |
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 | 126 | 21.4% |
| 60-90k | 248 | 27.4% |
| 90-120k | 107 | 33.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 109 | 22.9% |
| 2022 | 105 | 22.9% |
| 2023 | 101 | 24.8% |
| 2024 | 97 | 30.9% |
| 2025 | 104 | 32.7% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Grd
On a 2014 Grd, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (14.0% 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 (11.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (10.5% 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
How many 2014 Renault Grds pass their MOT?
73.3% of the 516 2014 Renault Grd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Renault Grd?
Suspension, recorded in 14.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.6%).
Does the 2014 Grd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.4% in the 30-60k band to 33.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 516 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.