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W138 LCU

2000 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,130 mi
Last recorded150,130 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 LCU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 150,130 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear doors do not open from the outside

Fail 8 Feb 2017 150,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear doors do not open from the outside

Pass 9 Feb 2016 137,914 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 137,911 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 129,645 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 129,640 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 123,771 miles

front chassis rails and outriggers corroded

offside front chassis outrigger damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2014 123,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front chassis rails and outriggers corroded

offside front chassis outrigger damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2013 112,042 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 112,041 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 111,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 100,270 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 100,270 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

discs wearing thin on inner surfaces

pads look low

Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,512 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 94,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 May 2009 91,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,223 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 59,223 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 59,151 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 48,342 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 43,003 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 43,003 miles

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

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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W138 LCU is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 86,242 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 W138 LCU, 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 26 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W138 LCU is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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