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W197 DVW

2000 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,386 mi
Last recorded162,386 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 DVW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 162,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working affected by fog lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 12 Jul 2017 152,661 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside/covered in mud/grass (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 152,659 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion underside/covered in mud/grass (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 20 May 2016 134,760 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 134,758 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 114,430 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspect nearside front wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 114,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspect nearside front wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 94,995 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,995 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 76,952 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear service brake low effort

Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,641 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 74,639 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

deterioration to inner face on both front brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,152 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 66,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

long handbrake travel.

slight play in steering rack nearside.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,373 miles

slight movement in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 62,371 miles

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

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

slight movement in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,535 miles

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,627 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 54,557 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,337 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,903 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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W197 DVW is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W197 DVW, 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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W197 DVW is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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