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W257 VUG

2000 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,581 mi
Last recorded145,581 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 VUG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 145,581 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 145,571 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 136,270 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 136,270 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2010 127,111 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 127,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 118,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 103,834 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 91,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 79,117 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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W257 VUG is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W257 VUG, 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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W257 VUG is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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