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GX08 HFR

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,218 mi
Last recorded83,218 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 HFR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 83,218 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 83,212 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 76,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 71,168 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,149 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tie rod arms have play both sides front.

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 65,148 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tie rod arms have play both sides front.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 56,752 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 49,198 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,199 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 48,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 44,828 miles

Rear seats have been removed

Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,864 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 175/65/14 c ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,144 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,618 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 34,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,348 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,624 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 22,783 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,865 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,094 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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GX08 HFR is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey 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 GX08 HFR, 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 GX08 HFR registered?

GX08 HFR is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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