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FN08 YRL

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,776 mi
Last recorded168,776 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YRL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 168,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 159,001 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Slight wear in nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 30 Dec 2022 148,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 148,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 142,885 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 135,255 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,590 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 128,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 128,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 125,854 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Nails in offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 125,854 miles

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

Battery slightly insecure

Nails in offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 124,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,326 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,368 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 99,351 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,704 miles

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

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

front fog light damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2010 1,766 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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FN08 YRL is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FN08 YRL, 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 FN08 YRL registered?

FN08 YRL is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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