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FT08 LYC

2008 Renault Koleos

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,102 mi
Last recorded175,102 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Koleos79,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 LYC
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 175,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 169,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 158,688 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 158,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 149,159 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 149,159 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 142,783 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 142,782 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 135,665 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 135,659 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire On fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,682 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust heat shield loose

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 125,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 107,673 miles

Child seat fitted

Offside front brake binding

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (225/60r17)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 107,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted

Offside front brake binding

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (225/60r17)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 97,641 miles

Rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (225/60r17)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,085 miles

Limited view of rear brake and fuel pipes due to fuel tank and trims

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,958 miles

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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FT08 LYC is a 2008 Renault Koleos in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FT08 LYC, 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 FT08 LYC registered?

FT08 LYC is a 2008 Renault Koleos, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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