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W238 JCB

2000 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,957 mi
Last recorded144,957 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 JCB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 144,957 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 144,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 144,925 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 144,925 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

underbody has various patches or surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2017 144,863 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 144,653 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 144,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 144,000 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 143,787 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 143,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 143,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

steering,free in nearside and offside track rod ends close to excessive.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 143,514 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

steering,free in nearside and offside track rod ends close to excessive.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 142,950 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 140,997 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2009 85,688 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 80,007 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 79,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 75,187 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,111 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 62,581 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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W238 JCB is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W238 JCB, 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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W238 JCB is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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