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GX08 OCS

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,478 mi
Last recorded55,478 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 55,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on the vehicle underside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 55,478 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades dirty (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on the vehicle underside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 55,149 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 55,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 54,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 52,889 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 49,617 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 48,009 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,717 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 44,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 19 Mar 2020 42,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

offside and nearside front brake discs have surface corrosion evident!

Fail 16 Mar 2020 42,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

offside and nearside front brake discs have surface corrosion evident!

Pass 18 Dec 2018 41,808 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 41,808 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 41,340 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 41,340 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section from the back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber/support at the rear silence starting to split. not resulting in a insecure exhaust system

Fail 19 Oct 2017 37,730 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section from the back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber/support at the rear silence starting to split. not resulting in a insecure exhaust system

Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,624 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,536 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 31,267 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 30,185 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 30,185 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,797 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 27,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,886 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OCS 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 66.7%.

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 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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

GX08 OCS is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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