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BG08 XRC

2008 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,459 mi
Last recorded124,459 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XRC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 124,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 124,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 99,409 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 99,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 93,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 87,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm inner edge advice replace tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 13 May 2019 87,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm inner edge advice replace tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 14 May 2018 85,563 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2018 85,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1/6 mm outer edge and mishaped (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2017 82,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 78,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2016 78,426 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2015 73,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,790 miles

slight binding to osr wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,545 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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BG08 XRC is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG08 XRC, 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 BG08 XRC registered?

BG08 XRC is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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