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T153 LGW

1999 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,335 mi
Last recorded154,335 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 LGW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 154,335 miles

Oil leak

both tie rods have play

front brake discs have play

gearbox stabilizer very worn

rear exhaust rusty and thin

rear tyres cracking and wearing low

steering ujs and rack have play

top brake light not working

Fail 20 Aug 2014 154,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both tie rods have play

front brake discs poor condition

gearbox stabilizer very worn

o/s/f coil spring very rusty

o/s/f shock absorber rusty

rear exhaust rusty and thin

rear tyres cracking and wearing low

steering ujs and rack have play

top brake light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2014 148,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 148,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 142,189 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 142,188 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 140,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 140,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 136,871 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 136,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 133,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 130,076 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 130,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 123,521 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 114,237 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 114,234 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 107,576 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 107,576 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front strutt top bearing has slight play

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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T153 LGW is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T153 LGW, 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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T153 LGW is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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