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S396 ATX

1999 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,638 mi
Last recorded129,638 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 ATX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 129,638 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid is very dirty

coolant leak

offside Obligatory mirror damaged, not affecting the rear view

offside rear light lens is damaged

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2011 129,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid is very dirty

coolant leak

offside Obligatory mirror damaged, not affecting the rear view

offside rear light lens is damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2010 126,437 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cooling level low and leaking front and rear of engine

engine glow plugs are loose

offside door mirror is damaged

offside front outer chassis rail is damaged

offside rear light lens is damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2010 126,437 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres are perished

cooling level low and leaking front and rear of engine

engine glow plugs are loose

offside door mirror is damaged

offside front outer chassis rail is damaged

offside rear light lens is damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2009 123,244 miles

brake servo heavily corroded

front brake pads worn

long handbrake travel

offside door mirror glass cracked

play in near and offside front suspension strut top mounts

steering rack worn

Fail 9 Mar 2009 123,243 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

brake servo heavily corroded

front brake pads worn

long handbrake travel

offside door mirror glass cracked

play in near and offside front suspension strut top mounts

steering rack worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 119,605 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 116,544 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 113,231 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 113,231 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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S396 ATX 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 60%.

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 S396 ATX, 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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S396 ATX is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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