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AP08 NXL

2008 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,189 mi
Last recorded93,189 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 NXL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 93,189 miles

Offside Rear tyre not fitted correctly, inside/outside

Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,207 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lense broken

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. And parkbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 91,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lense broken

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. And parkbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 86,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 82,936 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 82,936 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 79,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,153 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 75,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front fog lamps not working

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 72,121 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear TORSION BAR SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 17 Jun 2020 72,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear TORSION BAR SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,618 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Rear shock absorber slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2019 68,618 miles

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

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Rear shock absorber slight oil leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant low

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 31 May 2018 63,338 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,695 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded and leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 47,338 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,874 miles

slight exhaust leaks on centre and rear exhaust. Would require new centre and rear exhausts

spare wheel flat

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,615 miles

very slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,371 miles

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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AP08 NXL is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP08 NXL, 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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What year was AP08 NXL registered?

AP08 NXL is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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