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GX08 LUJ

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

140,551 mi
Last recorded140,551 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 LUJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 140,551 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 140,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 127,840 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 127,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,992 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on edges

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 113,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Droplink (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres worn badly on edges

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 99,064 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 26 Jun 2014 82,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 65,734 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,508 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 48,508 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LUJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

GX08 LUJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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