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V775 SOT

1999 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

137,678 mi
Last recorded137,678 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV775 SOT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 137,678 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 137,678 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre engine stabilizer mounting rubber excesive play

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 133,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 133,265 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 131,107 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 131,107 miles

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

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

Brake fluid level low

hand brake travel high

Pass 16 Aug 2011 117,967 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 102,249 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 102,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,974 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 90,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,936 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 75,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,794 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 62,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,362 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 52,362 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V775 SOT is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V775 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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V775 SOT is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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