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V959 GEX

1999 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,438 mi
Last recorded143,438 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 GEX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 143,438 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 118,615 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 118,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,451 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 106,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2008 102,787 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 102,777 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Dec 2007 99,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 99,984 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 92,328 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 92,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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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V959 GEX is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 V959 GEX, 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 V959 GEX registered?

V959 GEX is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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