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N5 DBW

1999 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,721 mi
Last recorded71,721 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 DBW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,721 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,767 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Fail 23 Mar 2009 59,767 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,502 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 49,502 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,381 miles

Advisories from full test may/do still apply

Fail 17 Apr 2007 46,379 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,010 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 44,010 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N5 DBW is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N5 DBW, 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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What year was N5 DBW registered?

N5 DBW is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is N5 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 DBW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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