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MT08 OMU

2008 Renault Koleos

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,260 mi
Last recorded101,260 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Koleos79,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 OMU
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,260 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 101,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,025 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 99,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,195 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 98,189 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 May 2016 94,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 94,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,049 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 88,049 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 80,700 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,475 miles

not tested rear seatbelts (seats down)

slight play to both front anti roll bar (drop link ball joints)

slight roughness to offside front wheel bearing (no play)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,379 miles

front brake pads worn low/discs lipped

nearside front tyre bald outer edge (no cords)

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm centre 3/4

offside front tyre bald outer edge (no cords)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 38,360 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 38,360 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault Koleos?

Based on 55,341 MOT tests across 5,106 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
7,542
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 783
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 707
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 694
Registration plate lamp not working 584
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
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MT08 OMU is a 2008 Renault Koleos in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Renault Koleos models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 79,971 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 Koleos fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT08 OMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Koleos typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Koleos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT08 OMU is a 2008 Renault Koleos, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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