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DE08 FJF

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,460 mi
Last recorded216,460 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FJF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 216,460 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge showing wear

rear axel an components showing surface corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2018 216,460 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner transmission side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge showing wear

rear axel an components showing surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2017 205,497 miles

no oil temp dip stick snapped

Fail 18 Jul 2017 205,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 198,795 miles

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

Heater plug light on dash

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

serv light on dash

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 198,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Heater plug light on dash

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

serv light on dash

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 192,751 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 170,883 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 170,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 141,404 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 116,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Apr 2011 90,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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DE08 FJF is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE08 FJF, 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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DE08 FJF is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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