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V771 SOT

1999 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

118,738 mi
Last recorded118,738 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV771 SOT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2012 118,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear wheel arches in poor condition

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 113,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 113,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 109,476 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 109,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 104,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on wall

Fail 2 Mar 2009 104,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking on wall

Fail 27 Mar 2008 99,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 99,479 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 95,720 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 95,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 93,371 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 93,788 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V771 SOT is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 V771 SOT, 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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V771 SOT is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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