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S425 JLU

1999 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

191,593 mi
Last recorded191,593 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 JLU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 191,593 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

o/s/f diver seat lower slighiy deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2009 191,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 189,499 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine mounts gone

Fail 14 Aug 2008 189,496 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine mounts gone

Pass 18 May 2007 177,449 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 177,447 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2007 175,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear engine mount worn

Pass 3 May 2006 156,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general surface corrosion

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 2 May 2006 156,438 miles

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

Advise N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Advise general surface corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S425 JLU is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S425 JLU, 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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S425 JLU is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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