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GX08 OBK

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

47,671 mi
Last recorded47,671 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 47,671 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel breather perished

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

Rear ramp conversion corroded.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 46,849 miles

rear access ramp modification badly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

brake servo corroded

fuel tank breather pipe perished does'nt appear to be leaking/no smell of fuel,benefit given but advise replacing

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 46,845 miles

Exhaust system insecure two clamps insecure,another mounting broken risk of exhaust spinning and contacting road. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

brake servo corroded

fuel tank breather pipe perished does'nt appear to be leaking/no smell of fuel,benefit given but advise replacing

fuel tank straps corroded

rear access ramp modification badly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 45,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

brake servo corroded

fuel tank cradle corroded

rear access ramp modification badly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 45,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

brake servo corroded

fuel tank cradle corroded

rear access ramp modification badly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,176 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 44,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 42,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 41,446 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 12 Jan 2021 41,440 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 23 Jan 2020 40,036 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 40,029 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 37,270 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel breather pipe perished but not leaking

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 34,448 miles

Rear both, damp on back plates around wheel cylinders

fuel filler pipes deteriorated / cracked

fuel tank supports corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated / cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,178 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 31,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 28,833 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,876 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 25,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 23,124 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 23,124 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 20,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,361 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,943 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 16,943 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,751 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 12,751 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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 OBK is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 OBK, 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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GX08 OBK is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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