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W163 XEC

2000 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

172,559 mi
Last recorded172,559 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 XEC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2014 172,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 172,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 167,810 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 167,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 165,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 157,169 miles

battery insucure

slight play in bot steering rach knuckles

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

small chip in windscreen zone A

small split in near side cv boot

Pass 26 Aug 2009 144,106 miles

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

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

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

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

front numberplate starting to mark down letters

quite alot of side play in handbrake lever limited viewing

Fail 26 Aug 2009 144,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

front numberplate starting to mark down letters

quite alot of side play in handbrake lever limited viewing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 131,850 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 131,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 115,546 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 115,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 114,191 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 114,191 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 114,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W163 XEC is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in Green 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 W163 XEC, 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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W163 XEC is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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