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K500 ELV

1999 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,983 mi
Last recorded165,983 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 ELV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 165,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 165,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 165,980 miles

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Outer sidewall of offside rear tyre cut and deteriorating

Play in offside steering rack tie rod

Fail 8 Jun 2012 165,980 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Outer sidewall of offside rear tyre cut and deteriorating

Play in offside steering rack tie rod

Pass 10 Jun 2011 165,975 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 165,974 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Corrosion too offside & nearside outer sills

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2009 165,959 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 165,959 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2008 165,968 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 165,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 151,250 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 151,092 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 131,400 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 131,400 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2005 113,600 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 113,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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K500 ELV is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 96,761 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 K500 ELV, 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 27 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K500 ELV is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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