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DF08 YVJ

2008 Renault Koleos

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,678 mi
Last recorded127,678 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Koleos79,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 YVJ
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 127,678 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 127,621 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 123,086 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 118,493 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 118,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 112,086 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 112,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 107,427 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 YVJ is a 2008 Renault Koleos in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF08 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

DF08 YVJ is a 2008 Renault Koleos, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is DF08 YVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 YVJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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