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GX08 MXE

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,608 mi
Last recorded72,608 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 MXE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 72,608 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 72,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,399 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 62,392 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 62,392 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 62,392 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,238 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 47,238 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear part missing (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 42,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,333 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,621 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,834 miles

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

center exhaust rubbers deterioated

tested with 2 passenger seats

Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,512 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 20,477 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 MXE is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

GX08 MXE is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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