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V865 SOT

1999 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,748 mi
Last recorded109,748 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 SOT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 109,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 109,748 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 106,139 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2014 106,139 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2013 98,992 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 92,565 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 92,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 82,580 miles

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

front pads showing signs of wear

Fail 10 May 2011 82,580 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front pads showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,216 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 81,216 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,310 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGE

Fail 26 Nov 2009 74,309 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGE

Pass 20 Nov 2008 69,403 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 69,403 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,033 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 52,033 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 54,635 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 48,349 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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V865 SOT is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V865 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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V865 SOT is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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