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V862 KCY

1999 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,452 mi
Last recorded136,452 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 KCY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 136,452 miles

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

offside wiper split

Fail 26 Sep 2013 137,430 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion; Offside door shut / sill, Inner & Outer sills, Rear axle, Front coil springs

Pass 28 Aug 2012 133,759 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)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside mirror cracked

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, floor, chassis, front anti roll bar, front coil springs

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 133,759 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside mirror cracked

Oil leak

Radiator leaking coolant

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, floor, chassis, front anti roll bar, front coil springs

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 122,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front & offside rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; Inner & outer sills, Rear axle, chassis

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2011 122,936 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front & offside rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; Inner & outer sills, Rear axle, chassis

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2010 107,345 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2010 107,342 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 101,793 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 95,012 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)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 95,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 86,648 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 86,648 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 79,783 miles

Offside Front 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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V862 KCY is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V862 KCY, 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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V862 KCY is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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