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V740 FBN

1999 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,218 mi
Last recorded145,218 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 FBN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 145,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2012 145,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 134,707 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 123,081 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 22 Jan 2010 123,081 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Jan 2009 122,286 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

play in steering rack

radiator bottle leaking

reverse light on !

Fail 23 Jan 2009 112,286 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

play in steering rack

radiator bottle leaking

reverse light on !

Pass 18 Jan 2008 100,952 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 91,806 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 90,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 75,286 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 75,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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V740 FBN is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V740 FBN, 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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What year was V740 FBN registered?

V740 FBN is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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