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V947 GCF

1999 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,255 mi
Last recorded65,255 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV947 GCF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2016 65,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside front area of subframe (2.4.G.1)

Fuel hose slightly damaged filler neck to tank breather hose cracked/perished (7.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly cracked/perished - no cord visible at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinhole in boot allowing slight grease seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch area (2.4.A.3)

Some rusting to both rear wheel arches no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler rubber breather hose at rear of vehicle perished

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 64,166 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All lamps not working (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler rubber breather hose at rear of vehicle perished

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 62,381 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 62,355 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perrished

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,959 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 60,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,225 miles

Slight free play at lower steering column area - items not visible

Some rust appearing at rear wheel arches

Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight free play at lower steering column area - items not visible

Some rust appearing at rear wheel arches

Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 57,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,267 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 57,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,710 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,587 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 46,583 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,454 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 36,139 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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V947 GCF is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V947 GCF, 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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V947 GCF is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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