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V873 FGJ

2000 Renault Kangoo

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,984 mi
Last recorded138,984 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 FGJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 138,984 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front trackrod end ball joint dust cover is deteriorated but no movement in joint

offside rear outer body has slight damage

rear exhaust box rubbers are deteriorated but not broken

slight movement in the steering system joints

slight travel on the handbrake lever

Fail 20 Mar 2010 138,981 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

offside front trackrod end ball joint dust cover is deteriorated but no movement in joint

offside rear outer body has slight damage

rear exhaust box rubbers are deteriorated but not broken

slight movement in the steering system joints

slight travel on the handbrake lever

Pass 25 Mar 2008 124,037 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 123,808 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 107,118 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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V873 FGJ is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 86,242 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 V873 FGJ, 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 26 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V873 FGJ registered?

V873 FGJ is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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