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X859 FBN

2000 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,783 mi
Last recorded149,783 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 FBN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 149,783 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 147,184 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 147,151 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 142,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2008 142,943 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 139,892 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 139,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 136,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 128,577 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 128,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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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X859 FBN 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 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 X859 FBN, 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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X859 FBN is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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