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W256 DHJ

2000 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,714 mi
Last recorded114,714 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 DHJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 114,714 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)

both rear tyres perishing

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Fail 30 Jul 2012 114,711 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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)

both rear tyres perishing

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2011 111,699 miles

nearside rear brake sticking very slightly

none standard rear exhaust mounting fitted but ok for test

Fail 7 Jun 2010 108,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 108,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 104,446 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 104,446 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 99,843 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 95,030 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 95,020 miles

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

Nearside Outer Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2006 90,621 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2006 90,621 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 82,763 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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W256 DHJ is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W256 DHJ, 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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W256 DHJ is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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