Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

36% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles, the 2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A (2011)

119 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.6% first-time pass rate

2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A

CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2011 Renault Modus is struggling relative to the UK average: its 72.2% first-time pass rate sits 7.8 percentage points below the national 80%, and a concerning 36.1% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history. These are red flags that suggest inherent reliability problems rather than isolated examples of poor maintenance.

The median mileage of 42,344 miles is reasonable for a 13-year-old car, yet owners are reporting an average of 3.27 failures and 14.1 advisories per test, pointing to systemic wear and component degradation. Before buying one, budget for repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the braking system, suspension, and lights—the areas where dangerous defects typically emerge on this model.

We have limited data for the 2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

76.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

36.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.27

Over 12.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

42k

Middle half: 32k–58k

For context

These stats describe 119 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 36.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (76%)	90	75.4%	3.76

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

42,344

typical

31,739

low mileage

58,491

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A vehicles fall between 31,739 and 58,491 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 31,739 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 31,739–58,491 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt As sit.

⚠ Over 78,962 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt A — Still on the Road

Most 2011 Renault Grd Modus Dynamique Vvt As are still being driven.

Strong survival — 93 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.27

Avg failures per vehicle

14.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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