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W163 XGN

1999 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,911 mi
Last recorded153,911 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Kangoo96,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 XGN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 153,911 miles

handbrake lever loose

nsf and osf coil spring ends brocken

oil leak

slight play in nsf and osf steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2011 149,725 miles

front number plate cracked close to excess

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

nsr wheel slightly holding on when spun

Pass 14 Apr 2010 146,053 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 146,016 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

ns sill corroding in nsr door shut

nsf and osf inner steering arm joints have slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2009 139,804 miles

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

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

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

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

major oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2009 139,767 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

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

major oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2008 134,181 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 134,155 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

both front steering tie rod ends have slight play

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Apr 2007 124,873 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 124,777 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 112,353 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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W163 XGN is a 1999 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGN, 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 W163 XGN registered?

W163 XGN is a 1999 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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