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W242 DVW

2000 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,012 mi
Last recorded116,012 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 DVW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 116,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 116,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,057 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 105,054 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,003 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2012 100,003 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fanbelt loose

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2011 90,376 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,950 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 81,938 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 74,029 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 60,914 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,240 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 52,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 49,518 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly discoulored

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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W242 DVW is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W242 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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W242 DVW is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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