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DY08 FEJ

2008 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

208,310 mi
Last recorded208,310 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FEJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 208,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres wearing close to limits in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 205,272 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

slight play in nsf balljoint

Fail 6 Mar 2019 205,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

slight play in nsf balljoint

Pass 16 Feb 2018 201,452 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 201,448 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 189,152 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres deterioated to centre tread area

Fail 14 Mar 2017 189,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres deterioated to centre tread area

Pass 4 Mar 2016 176,716 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 176,716 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 165,499 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 165,491 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 141,249 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 141,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 118,506 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 91,697 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 91,697 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,249 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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DY08 FEJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DY08 FEJ, 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 DY08 FEJ registered?

DY08 FEJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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