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S274 APM

1999 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,584 mi
Last recorded165,584 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 APM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 165,584 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre stop lamp not working

front floors corroding

no oil on dipstick

Fail 13 Apr 2017 165,584 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre stop lamp not working

front floors corroding

no oil on dipstick

Pass 18 Apr 2016 161,247 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded but not affecting vehicle test

Offside Front jacking point starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2015 160,345 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leaks front and back of engine

slight play in o/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush

Fail 20 Jul 2015 160,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leaks front and back of engine

slight play in o/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush

Pass 31 Jul 2014 158,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe at end

light damage to n/s/f brake flexi hose

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

slight play in o/s/f wishbone rear bush

Pass 31 Jul 2013 156,285 miles

o/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush deteriorating

o/s/r brake pipe at end

Fail 26 Jul 2013 156,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush deteriorating

o/s/r brake pipe at end

Pass 30 Jul 2012 152,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges on 2mm

Fail 24 Jul 2012 152,932 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges on 2mm

center exhaust rubber broken but still just holding it up

Fail 27 Jul 2011 144,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 144,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 135,669 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 135,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 118,767 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 118,746 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,573 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 72,573 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 63,935 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 60,294 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 58,118 miles

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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S274 APM is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 S274 APM, 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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S274 APM is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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