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GX08 LVR

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

65,285 mi
Last recorded65,285 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 65,285 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 65,285 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 52,113 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 24,096 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front general corrosion to front suspension components

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tailgate, rear seats removed. both rear sliding doors working (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear corrosion to boot floor modifications

Fail 18 May 2022 24,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front general corrosion to front suspension components

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tailgate, rear seats removed. both rear sliding doors working (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear corrosion to boot floor modifications

Pass 8 Jun 2021 22,830 miles

front suspension corroded

Fail 27 May 2021 22,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 22,638 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 22,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded #1 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded #2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2019 21,454 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 19,527 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre has heavy cracking to walls

Fail 12 Jun 2018 19,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre has heavy cracking to walls

Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,794 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

front suspension components corroded both sides

near side front and rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jun 2017 16,790 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

front suspension components corroded both sides

near side front and rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 14,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 14,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 12,735 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 10,714 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 10,714 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 8,475 miles

exhaust tail pipe mount deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2013 8,471 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe mount deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2012 7,463 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 6,523 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 6,523 miles

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

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

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 LVR is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LVR, 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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GX08 LVR is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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