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BT08 RCY

2008 Renault Koleos

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,204 mi
Last recorded156,204 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Koleos79,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 RCY
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 156,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise dip stick broken

emissions clean

Fail 19 Jan 2021 156,059 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise dip stick broken

emissions clean

Pass 24 Jan 2020 144,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions clean no print out available

washer bottle leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2019 132,382 miles

Nearside Front Worn to 3mm 225/60R17 99H

Fail 15 Jan 2019 132,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Worn to 3mm 225/60R17 99H

Service and emission lights on

Pass 26 Jan 2018 122,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre at 3mm

Nearside Sun visor retainer weak but not in vision of road

Offside Rear Tyre at 3mm on outer edge

Fail 24 Jan 2018 122,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre at 3mm

Nearside Sun visor retainer weak but not in vision of road

Offside Rear Tyre at 3mm on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,321 miles

Front Inner Brake discs surface slightly deteriated

Fail 24 Jan 2017 110,321 miles

Front Inner Brake discs surface slightly deteriated

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,795 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 86,546 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,678 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 75,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Aug 2011 63,096 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Koleos?

Based on 55,341 MOT tests across 5,106 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
7,542
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 783
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 707
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 694
Registration plate lamp not working 584
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
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BT08 RCY is a 2008 Renault Koleos in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Koleos models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 79,971 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 Koleos fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 RCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Koleos typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Koleos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT08 RCY registered?

BT08 RCY is a 2008 Renault Koleos, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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