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GP55 JVT

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,427 mi
Last recorded202,427 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 JVT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 202,427 miles

engine has oil leak near to limit.

slight corrosion to brake pipes at clip across rear chassis

Fail 29 Apr 2022 202,424 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine has oil leak near to limit.

slight corrosion to brake pipes at clip across rear chassis

Pass 6 May 2021 200,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 199,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2019 194,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 188,398 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 188,063 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 188,056 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 186,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 184,990 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 183,595 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 183,524 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 180,721 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 171,872 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in o/s front strut top mounting

Fail 21 Oct 2011 171,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 151,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brakes squeaky

front wheelbearings shows signs of wear

n/s door mirror casing missing

o/s rear brakes weaker

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 27 Oct 2009 131,107 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 131,070 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 97,702 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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GP55 JVT is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 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 GP55 JVT, 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 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP55 JVT registered?

GP55 JVT is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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