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S255 AOW

1999 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 AOW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 94,619 miles

battery insecure

front pads and discs look worn

handbrake travel high

Fail 7 Dec 2011 94,619 miles

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

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

battery insecure

front pads and discs look worn

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,081 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 90,077 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 78,302 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 78,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 71,794 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 71,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,904 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 62,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

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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S255 AOW is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S255 AOW, 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 S255 AOW registered?

S255 AOW is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S255 AOW safe to buy?

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