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GV08 NPX

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,466 mi
Last recorded107,466 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 107,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 21 Aug 2025 102,639 miles

Both front top strut mounts has slight movement and creaking

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside rear tyre worn and perished

Steering rack and pipes damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 102,627 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Both front top strut mounts has slight movement and creaking

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside rear tyre worn and perished

Steering rack and pipes damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,309 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

N/S/R WHEEL SLIGHT BIND

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 94,603 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 94,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 91,935 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,020 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,841 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 84,802 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 84,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,617 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 74,253 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing bald on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,226 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,793 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,846 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,252 miles

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

very slight bind offside front

Fail 26 Sep 2012 45,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

very slight bind offside front

Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,948 miles

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

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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GV08 NPX is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV08 NPX, 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 GV08 NPX registered?

GV08 NPX is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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