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WJ55 LRL

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,583 mi
Last recorded123,583 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 LRL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 123,583 miles

movement in steering os

wheel alignment will be required

Fail 31 Oct 2012 123,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

movement in steering os

os front tyre worn close to legal limit

wheel alignment will be required

Pass 1 Nov 2011 100,682 miles

ns front brake hose has wear marks on outer casing

timing belt overdue for replacement

Fail 31 Oct 2011 100,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns front brake hose has wear marks on outer casing

timing belt overdue for replacement

Pass 4 Nov 2010 77,671 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 77,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,108 miles

n/s door mirror damaged.

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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WJ55 LRL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 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 WJ55 LRL, 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 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ55 LRL registered?

WJ55 LRL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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