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111 VAR

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

13,486 mi
Last recorded13,486 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 VAR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 13,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 13,486 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 13,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 12,418 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 11,457 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 10,972 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 10,338 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 9,675 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 8,821 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 8,821 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed boot lid (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2016 8,396 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 7,657 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 6,979 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 6,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 6,080 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 4,772 miles

O/S sliding door does not open

modified drivers seat fitted, not directly bolted to the floor but not insecure (strong advisory)

modified hand brake, hand brake lever not fitted, converted to electronic mechanism

vehicle body has been heavily modified due to motabilitly driving controls fitted and wheelchair access

Fail 17 Jan 2012 4,771 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S sliding door does not open

modified drivers seat fitted, not directly bolted to the floor but not insecure (strong advisory)

modified hand brake, hand brake lever not fitted, converted to electronic mechanism

vehicle body has been heavily modified due to motabilitly driving controls fitted and wheelchair access

Pass 11 Feb 2011 3,951 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 3,951 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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111 VAR is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 62,510 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 111 VAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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111 VAR is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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