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V731 FJH

1999 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 FJH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 98,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 93,104 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 93,102 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 86,703 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 80,839 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 80,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,030 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 77,030 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear wheel arch corodded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 74,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 71,813 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 71,813 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,349 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 65,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 63,064 miles

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyres surface crazing

Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,878 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 59,878 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 52,694 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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V731 FJH is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V731 FJH, 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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V731 FJH is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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