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GX08 HGJ

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,959 mi
Last recorded107,959 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 107,959 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust mounting defective ALL (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 107,959 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust mounting defective ALL (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 98,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 91,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 90,254 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 89,582 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,587 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 77,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,354 miles

Front tyres inner edges slightly low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 12,832 miles

r/seats,center bumper missing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,452 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,312 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,776 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 36,088 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,057 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,390 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 20,387 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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GX08 HGJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

GX08 HGJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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