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GX08 LVU

2008 Renault Kangoo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,056 mi
Last recorded45,056 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 LVU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 45,056 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,308 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 43,492 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 40,743 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,044 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,338 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 34,338 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,199 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 33,199 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,512 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,231 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 24,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,646 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mountings split

Fail 4 Jan 2013 19,646 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mountings split

Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,937 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

vehicle converted for wheel chair use

Fail 21 Feb 2012 10,937 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

vehicle converted for wheel chair use

Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,162 miles

Centre exhaust mountings starting to split

vehicle adaptied for wheel chair use

Fail 6 Apr 2011 8,162 miles

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

Centre exhaust mountings starting to split

vehicle adaptied for wheel chair use

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 LVU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

GX08 LVU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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