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FH08 UMC

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,500 mi
Last recorded144,500 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 UMC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 144,500 miles

advise play in stearing rack

Fail 28 Jul 2021 144,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment advise rack play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise play in stearing rack

Pass 31 Jul 2020 141,706 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 141,706 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 131,115 miles

slight play in near side front inner steering rack ball joint

Pass 3 Jul 2018 116,046 miles

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

front vented brake discs worn to minimum thickness with corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2018 116,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

front vented brake discs worn to minimum thickness with corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2017 104,183 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,282 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 72,056 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,562 miles

slight play n/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,812 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 29,572 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2011 18,856 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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FH08 UMC is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH08 UMC, 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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FH08 UMC is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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