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GX08 MXR

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,486 mi
Last recorded106,486 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 MXR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 102,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 97,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,887 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 98,788 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 92,788 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,993 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 81,986 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,671 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2016 60,705 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 60,544 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,873 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 14,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 14,147 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2013 14,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 May 2012 10,657 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 10,591 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 8,156 miles

both centre exhaust mounts starting to split

Fail 26 May 2011 8,156 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both centre exhaust mounts starting to split

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 MXR is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

GX08 MXR is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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