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RA55 VRJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,472 mi
Last recorded197,472 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VRJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 197,472 miles

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

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 6 Aug 2018 186,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 180,465 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 172,145 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 172,145 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 164,287 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 164,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 156,915 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 146,808 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 146,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 135,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 124,224 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 124,219 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 115,689 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 99,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 99,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 75,202 miles

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

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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RA55 VRJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA55 VRJ, 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 RA55 VRJ registered?

RA55 VRJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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