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RV55 LVB

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,655 mi
Last recorded183,655 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 LVB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 183,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 182,768 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 182,761 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 178,725 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 176,438 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 156,370 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 156,370 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

front discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2010 133,107 miles

ns mirror shroud missing /ns of car damaged /slight play both rack ends

Pass 12 Oct 2009 107,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 91,955 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 91,955 miles

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

clutch pedal heavy,stonechips in windscreen,oil leaks,slight play in both front wheel bearings,slight play in steering arms,slight front brake imbalance,handbrake travel,front didcs worn

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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RV55 LVB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV55 LVB, 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 RV55 LVB registered?

RV55 LVB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is RV55 LVB safe to buy?

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