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DF08 VAM

2008 Renault Koleos

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,751 mi
Last recorded118,751 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Koleos79,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VAM
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,751 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 118,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,034 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 100,100 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,348 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,815 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 65,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,697 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 52,244 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,054 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 38,295 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 33,340 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 33,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 25,599 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,471 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 15,289 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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DF08 VAM 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF08 VAM, 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 DF08 VAM registered?

DF08 VAM is a 2008 Renault Koleos, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is DF08 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 VAM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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