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SP08 HJJ

2008 Renault Koleos

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,023 mi
Last recorded123,023 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Koleos79,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 HJJ
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 123,023 miles

underside corrosion

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 104,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 104,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,730 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,724 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe corroded and holed at front (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe corroded and holed at suspension arm (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe corroded and holed at suspension arm (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe and trailing arms corroded but not holed (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front subframe very rusty

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

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

dpf light on

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,879 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,100 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,100 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,723 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SP08 HJJ is a 2008 Renault Koleos in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP08 HJJ, 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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SP08 HJJ is a 2008 Renault Koleos, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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