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V949 FRV

1999 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,175 mi
Last recorded107,175 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 107,175 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 107,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 102,670 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside outer sill slight corrosion and damage

offside rear tyre slight cracking

rear exhaust rubber mounting slight perashing

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 15 Nov 2007 125,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 88,012 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 67,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 67,123 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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V949 FRV is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V949 FRV, 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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V949 FRV is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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