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X857 BGU

2000 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,420 mi
Last recorded70,420 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX857 BGU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 70,420 miles

Emissions not tested due t bad missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 68,041 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,705 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 61,704 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,844 miles

Rear fuel filter worn corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 60,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fuel filter worn corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,483 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 58,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system rubbers damaged but exhaust secure

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,142 miles

Fuel filter corroding

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

n/s wing damaged

n/s/f Outter cv gaitor slight damaging little whole

n/s/f tyre 165/70/14 perishing

rear exhaust box mount rubber damaged but exhaust secure

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 49,562 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,720 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,285 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,072 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,934 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 34,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,095 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,246 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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X857 BGU is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X857 BGU, 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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X857 BGU is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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