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GX08 HFU

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,224 mi
Last recorded76,224 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 HFU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,224 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 76,224 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,337 miles

Exhaust backbox secured with rope

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

Front brake disk's corroded inner faces

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

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion to rear underside

Fail 14 Jan 2019 69,216 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Windscreen cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust backbox secured with rope

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

Front brake disk's corroded inner faces

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Abnormal wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion to the rear underside

Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,044 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 60,044 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure broken (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,659 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 57,651 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread worn through (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre edges of tread are worn

rear seat belt frayed/cut (no seat fitted)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 47,809 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,809 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,587 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 33,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 23,882 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 23,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,417 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,435 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 HFU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GX08 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

GX08 HFU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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