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DA08 VXJ

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,036 mi
Last recorded183,036 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VXJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 183,036 miles

lower engine mount worn

Fail 7 Jan 2020 183,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

lower engine mount worn

Pass 17 Jan 2019 173,409 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front + rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 173,409 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens unit sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens unit sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 160,519 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 160,519 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit lens broken ... tape applied (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 147,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 136,392 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 136,392 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour lens repaired (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 124,625 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,226 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 121,225 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 110,907 miles

o/s/r tyre cuts inner wall/screw in tread..play steering rack..

Pass 19 Jul 2011 94,926 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 94,926 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DA08 VXJ 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 DA08 VXJ, 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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DA08 VXJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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