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FT08 LWJ

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,945 mi
Last recorded112,945 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 LWJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 112,945 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,960 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 103,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,028 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 88,028 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 70x14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 65,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,908 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 56,908 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,622 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 27,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,164 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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FT08 LWJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FT08 LWJ, 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 FT08 LWJ registered?

FT08 LWJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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