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W161 NGX

2000 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,290 mi
Last recorded108,290 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 NGX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 108,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 107,280 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mounting just to standard

Pass 5 Jul 2011 106,060 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 106,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 103,910 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 103,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 102,420 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 102,420 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 101,518 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure

NSR TYRE WALL CRACKS ''CAT'' DAMAGED AND RATTLES CLUTCH REQ FAN BELT TENSION ATT. SOON

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 101,518 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Battery insecure

NSR TYRE WALL CRACKS ''CAT'' DAMAGED AND RATTLES CLUTCH REQ FAN BELT TENSION ATT. SOON

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 98,906 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 98,876 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2005 82,052 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside front steering has slight play in track rod.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 82,052 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

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

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

Offside front steering has slight play in track rod.

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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W161 NGX is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W161 NGX, 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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What year was W161 NGX registered?

W161 NGX is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W161 NGX safe to buy?

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