2008 Renault Kangoo 1.6L Petrol · PN08 ARX

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows an inconsistent maintenance trend characterized by recurring mechanical failures despite a recent pass. While the January 2026 test at 67,522 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a significant failure in December 2025. That December failure highlighted serious issues including a deteriorated nearside drive shaft constant velocity boot, play in the steering rack inner joint, and a parking brake efficiency below 50 percent. The recent pass appears to have resolved these critical mechanical faults, but the history suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance. The mileage pattern indicates very low usage for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,751 miles per year. This low annual mileage is evident between the 2024 and 2026 tests, where the vehicle covered only about 4,000 miles over two years. While low mileage generally implies less drivetrain wear, the record shows signs of age-related degradation common in vehicles that sit idle. For instance, the 2021 and 2022 tests flagged perishing tyres and corroded brake pipes, which are typical symptoms of long periods of inactivity rather than heavy use. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension components. The parking brake and service brakes have been a persistent issue, with failures recorded in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2025. The tester should specifically check the efficiency of the electric parking brake conversion and the condition of the brake pipes, which showed corrosion in the December 2022 test. Given the previous steering rack and drive shaft issues, any unusual knocks or vibrations from the front end should be investigated. Finally, attention should be paid to the vehicle's structural and fluid integrity. The 2022 record noted a fuel smell and potential leak at the filler neck, and the 2022 test also flagged a corroded rear silencer. Although the vehicle has a mobility conversion with disabled airbags, the buyer should ensure all hand controls and the electric brake conversion function reliably. The recurring issues with windscreen washer systems and registration plate lamps suggest that minor consumable upkeep has been neglected periodically throughout the vehicle's life.