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GX08 OCB

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,427 mi
Last recorded29,427 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 OCB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 29,427 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 24,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (centre to rear brake pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 24,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (centre to rear brake pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 24,229 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 24,227 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 23,896 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 23,013 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 23,013 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 22,608 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 22,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 21,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 20,263 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe

Pass 26 Feb 2018 19,157 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin 3-4mm

Offside Rear (seat missing due to vehicle being modified for disable use vehicle has been fitted with a ramp for wheel chair access)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 19,134 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel and has free play (3.1.6b)

Front brake pads wearing thin 3-4mm

Offside Rear (seat missing due to vehicle being modified for disable use vehicle has been fitted with a ramp for wheel chair access)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,059 miles

Offside Rear seat missing due to vehicle being modified for disable use vehicle has been fitted with a ramp for wheel chair access

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level on minimum reading

Pass 29 Jan 2016 12,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,751 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)

reverse light inoperative

Pass 3 Jun 2014 10,405 miles

Reverse lights do not work

Fail 3 Jun 2014 10,405 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)

Reverse lights do not work

Pass 26 Jun 2013 9,309 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 5,702 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 OCB is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey 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 OCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX08 OCB registered?

GX08 OCB is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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