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S3 VMT

2000 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,113 mi
Last recorded178,113 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VMT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 178,113 miles

1.slight damage to windscreen 2.near side front drop link bushes becomming perished 3.near side rear tre wearing low 4.front subframe becomming corroded on off side edge (small hole) 5.both outer sills becomming corroded

6.near side front tyre wearing low on outside edge 7.slight play in off side front bottom ball joint 8.slight cut in off side front tyre (not cords) 9.slight blow on front exhaust section

Fail 1 Nov 2013 178,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILLS BECOMING CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMITS AND BECOMING PERISHED

n/s rear tyre at legal limits

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2012 172,686 miles

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2012

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 167,071 miles

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

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

tow bar rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2011 167,065 miles

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

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

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

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

tow bar rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2010 158,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

temporary exhaust mount repair

Pass 4 Sep 2009 154,095 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 149,869 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 149,869 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 140,032 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 140,032 miles

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

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

n/s steering rack knuckle has slight play

o/s steering rack knuckle has play

Pass 11 Sep 2006 131,849 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 131,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak from sump

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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S3 VMT is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 86,242 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 S3 VMT, 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 26 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S3 VMT registered?

S3 VMT is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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