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W173 TAV

2000 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,749 mi
Last recorded134,749 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 TAV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 134,749 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT CORROSION THAT MAY REQUIRE REPAIR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE EDGE HAS UNEVEN WEAR

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 125,945 miles

GEARBOX STAY RUBBER BUSH DETERIATED

Fail 7 Mar 2011 125,791 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

GEARBOX STAY RUBBER BUSH DETERIATED

Pass 15 Mar 2010 116,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 112,166 miles

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

Rear gearbox mount excessive movement

Fail 11 Mar 2009 112,097 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear gearbox mount excessive movement

Pass 11 Mar 2008 105,916 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 105,916 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 98,652 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 98,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 84,267 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 84,267 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 84,245 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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W173 TAV is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W173 TAV, 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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W173 TAV is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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