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BX08 JHY

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,470 mi
Last recorded35,470 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 JHY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 35,470 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 35,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 34,756 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 34,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 34,330 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 34,330 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 33,810 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 32,790 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 28,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 24,686 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,058 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 22,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front TYRE AGE CRACKED

Offside Rear TYRE AGE CRACKED

Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,148 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 20,467 miles

car has had major conversion for wheelchair use

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 20,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

car has had major conversion for wheelchair use

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,254 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 20,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,199 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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BX08 JHY is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BX08 JHY, 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 BX08 JHY registered?

BX08 JHY is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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