2010 Renault Grand Modus 1.5L Diesel · PJ10 AAF

The vehicle presents a stable but wear-heavy maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT on 24 April 2026 at 72,301 miles passing despite new advisories. While the car has avoided outright failures, the record shows a consistent pattern of consumable neglect. The latest inspection flagged a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber. This indicates that while the vehicle remains roadworthy, mechanical components are beginning to show age-related degradation. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2010 vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. Between May 2022 and May 2023, the car covered 9,896 miles, which is a slight uptick from the previous period, but the overall usage remains light. This low annual mileage explains the lack of major mechanical failures, though it may contribute to the rubber perishing noted in the April 2025 test, where both offside and nearside rear tyres were flagged for cracking. A prospective buyer should focus on the suspension and tyre management. The recurring advisories for tyres worn on the edges, seen in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, suggest a persistent issue with wheel alignment or suspension geometry. The recent report of oil misting on the offside front shock absorber warrants a physical inspection to determine if the leak is merely superficial or a precursor to a full component failure. The history of tyre defects, ranging from edge wear to perishing, implies that the previous owners have been reactive rather than proactive with tyre replacement. Beyond the tyres and shock absorbers, the 2022 test was the only clean record, suggesting that most of the vehicle's recent maintenance history involves addressing minor consumable wear rather than significant mechanical repairs.