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GX08 MXU

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,590 mi
Last recorded40,590 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 40,590 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 39,338 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 39,338 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 38,294 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 35,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 34,396 miles

Damage to windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2022 34,396 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Damage to windscreen, o/s wiper blade is worn slightly

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,511 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 32,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear floor supports and wheel chair ramp mounts are deteriorated/corroded and require attention

Pass 9 Mar 2020 32,150 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 32,150 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,739 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 22,140 miles

centre exhaust rubbers splitting

corrosion to all brake pipes

fuel tank strap corroded

minor exhaust leak from clamp on centre section

offside front, offside rear & nearside rear tyres perished & cracking (no cords visible)

play in offside front steering arm inner rack joint

slight play in offside front top mounting

Fail 10 May 2017 22,140 miles

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

centre exhaust rubbers splitting

corrosion to all brake pipes

front brake pads appear low, advise wheel removal for further inspection

fuel tank strap corroded

minor exhaust leak from clamp on centre section

offside front, offside rear & nearside rear tyres perished & cracking (no cords visible)

play in offside front steering arm inner rack joint

slight play in offside front top mounting

Pass 12 May 2016 19,766 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places.

Play in offside steering rack arm.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 17,487 miles

brake pipes corroded in places.

oil film on power steering pipe.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,667 miles

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

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,433 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.

oil film around power steering resevoir and along pipes.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 13,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion on brake pipes.

cracking to rear tyres.

oil film around power steering resevoir and along pipes.

Pass 18 May 2012 10,881 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 8,717 miles

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 MXU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

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

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