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V741 GEF

1999 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,610 mi
Last recorded125,610 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 GEF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 125,610 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2014 125,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2013 199,829 miles

Chassis plate in drivers door frame is illegible

Coolant leak

Heavy surface corrosion in rear floors, chassis sections and crossmembers

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sills, inner sills and wheel arches have surface corrosion

Spare tyre heavily perished

offside front chassis outrigger perforated by rust. Not considered to structurally weaken vehicle at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2013 119,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Chassis plate in drivers door frame is illegible

Coolant leak

Heavy surface corrosion in rear floors, chassis sections and crossmembers

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sills, inner sills and wheel arches have surface corrosion

Spare tyre heavily perished

offside front chassis outrigger perforated by rust. Not considered to structurally weaken vehicle at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2012 116,114 miles

Evidence of offside rear tyre rubbing wheel arch but cannot be seen to rub under test conditions

Heavy surface corrosion on rear chassis and crossmembers.

Nearside front coil spring has extreme end broken off

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2012 116,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Evidence of offside rear tyre rubbing wheel arch but cannot be seen to rub under test conditions

Heavy surface corrosion on rear chassis and crossmembers.

Nearside front coil spring has extreme end broken off

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,867 miles

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

rear brake balance excessive

steering rack badly worn

Fail 15 Nov 2011 112,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake balance excessive

steering rack badly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 107,370 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 107,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 99,802 miles

slight wear to both sides of steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,631 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,725 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,395 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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V741 GEF is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V741 GEF, 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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V741 GEF is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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