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V948 GCF

1999 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,646 mi
Last recorded88,646 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV948 GCF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,646 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)

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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

Both front antiroll bar links deteriorated

Exhaust system leaking from all joints

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake dragging slightly

Offside of wheel chair ramp excessively corroded

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,347 miles

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

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

air box insecure

bad engine oil leak from pressure switch

filler neck hose badly perished

front tyres worn very low on insides

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

Fail 30 Apr 2014 83,347 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

air box insecure

bad engine oil leak from pressure switch

filler neck hose badly perished

front tyres worn very low on insides

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

Pass 10 May 2013 78,748 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 78,748 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 67,608 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,641 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 61,598 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,080 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked round outer edges

Fail 12 Nov 2008 56,080 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres cracked round outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,965 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 42,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 39,341 miles

heavy corrosion on back exhaust box

heavy perishing on exhaust rubber mountins

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint grease covers broken

small pin hole in o/s/f outer cv gator

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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V948 GCF is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V948 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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V948 GCF is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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