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V873 SOT

1999 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,644 mi
Last recorded87,644 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 SOT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,644 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

intermittant fault on air bag warning light

nearside front roll bar link bushes deteriorated

rear seats and belts not checked due to front / floor panel

slow operation on nearside handbrake

small cracks around all tyres

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

intermittant fault on air bag warning light

nearside front roll bar link bushes deteriorated

rear seats and belts not checked due to front / floor panel

slow operation on nearside handbrake

small cracks around all tyres

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,617 miles

condition of nearside front outer c.v boot

nearside front upper attachment has slight play

Fail 28 Jun 2014 86,607 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

condition of nearside front outer c.v boot

nearside front upper attachment has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition of nearside front c.v boot

cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2012 79,225 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,705 miles

condition of nearside front c.v boot

Fail 15 Jun 2011 76,704 miles

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

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

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

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

condition of nearside front c.v boot

Pass 19 May 2010 65,113 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 May 2010 65,109 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,418 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 53,416 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,126 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 46,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,101 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 SOT is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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What year was V873 SOT registered?

V873 SOT is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V873 SOT safe to buy?

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