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BP08 JYX

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

244,068 mi
Last recorded244,068 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 JYX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 244,068 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 244,067 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 238,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link bushes showing signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 233,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 229,847 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

service light on dash

Fail 23 Aug 2016 229,847 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

service light on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2015 226,253 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 226,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 222,392 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 222,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r dragging slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2013 219,642 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 208,062 miles

n/s door mirror rear housing missing

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

slight grease leak from n/s driveshaft outer c.v boot

Fail 20 Jun 2012 207,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror rear housing missing

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

slight grease leak from n/s driveshaft outer c.v boot

Pass 2 Aug 2011 184,420 miles

Wear to Both Front Brake discs

Windscreen damage outside Zone A on off side and damage in two parts less than 40mm in swept area on near side.

nearside door mirror back missing

slight fraying to offside front seat belt

Fail 22 Jul 2011 183 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

crack in nearside lower corner of screen/ 2x stone chips

nearside door mirror back missing

no oil temp taken

slight fraying to offside front seat belt

wear to front brake discs/ UNABLE TO DETERMINE PAD THICKNESS

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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BP08 JYX is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP08 JYX, 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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BP08 JYX is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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