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GX08 MYJ

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,376 mi
Last recorded53,376 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 53,376 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 51,430 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 51,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2024 48,834 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 48,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 43,524 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 43,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 42,182 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 41,207 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 41,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,941 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 40,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 40,192 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,288 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,360 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,739 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,309 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,634 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,090 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 33,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,548 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 31,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

2.5mm tread on offside front tyre

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

tracking needs checking

Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,784 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 29,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,454 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 27,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs worn

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2011 25,346 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs worn

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

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 MYJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

GX08 MYJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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