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W198 LNV

2000 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,500 mi
Last recorded80,500 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 LNV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 80,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by suspension mounting holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt not fastening (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill / floor corroded and holed but not near prescribed area

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill / floor area corroded and holed but not near prescribed area

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,413 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2024 77,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust blowing from centre silencer / pipe broken

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting rubber broken

Pass 16 Jun 2023 75,582 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 75,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,897 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Jun 2022 72,897 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,390 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 68,755 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 67,350 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 67,350 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 64,905 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,530 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,251 miles

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

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,221 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,138 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,203 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,125 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,205 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 43,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,811 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,901 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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W198 LNV is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 W198 LNV, 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 W198 LNV registered?

W198 LNV is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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