MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm, tyre also cracking heavily across tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Surface corrosion on outer floor pans but not excessive
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cracks on inner sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm, tyre also cracking heavily across tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Surface corrosion on outer floor pans but not excessive
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Some surface corrosion on outer floor pans but not excessive
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm, tyre also heavily cracked across tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracked across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front outer floor area corroded. but not holed
slight play in steering rack end nearside
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front tyres have cracks in tread, but cords are not exsposed
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Both front tyres slightly perished across tread pattern but not excessively deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls but not excessively deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flange before catalytic converter (7.1.2)
Both front tyres slightly perished across tread pattern but not excessively deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls but not excessively deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe lower flange (7.1.2)
Front registration plate cracked
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight misting oil around high pressure diesel pump
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower gearbox (6.1.D.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe lower flange (7.1.2)
Front registration plate cracked
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight misting oil around high pressure diesel pump
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in offside steering rack end
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in offside steering rack end
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust mounts perrished
front brake pads appear low recommend full inspection
smell of diesel around engine bay but no obvious leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust mounts perrished
front brake pads appear low recommend full inspection
smell of diesel around engine bay but no obvious leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres slightly perrished
rear exhaust mount deteroiated but exhaust still secure
slight power steering leak from pump
sslight oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres slightly perrished
rear exhaust mount deteroiated but exhaust still secure
slight power steering leak from pump
sslight oil leak from engine
moderate play in both front steering rack ends (inner)
rear number plate starting to delaminate.
moderate play in both steering/rack ends.
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak
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S973 XHJ is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 S973 XHJ, 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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S973 XHJ is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 February 1999.
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