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B116 RAT

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,535 mi
Last recorded154,535 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB116 RAT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 154,535 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2025 145,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 136,098 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded n/s an o/s

both front head light slight misty n/s and o/s on lenses

slight play in o/s front inner rack joint

Fail 23 Apr 2024 136,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded n/s an o/s

both front head light slight misty n/s and o/s on lenses

slight play in o/s front inner rack joint

Pass 18 Apr 2023 127,662 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 118,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 106,418 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 98,433 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Slightly stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 98,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Slightly stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 89,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Upper strut top mount bearing has slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,022 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,221 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 66,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 60,182 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 52,704 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,355 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 41,212 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 41,212 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,557 miles

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

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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B116 RAT is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B116 RAT, 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 B116 RAT registered?

B116 RAT is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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