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X978 FBK

2000 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

114,348 mi
Last recorded114,348 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 FBK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,348 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 114,348 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 114,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,407 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 104,407 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs corroded edges

front brake discs worn

offside front inner wing damage

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2015 100,303 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs corroded edges

front brake discs worn

offside front inner wing damage

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,805 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs corroded edges

high-level stop light not working

nearside front brake disc worn

rear loading door not opening from outside

rear service brakes are !grabbing!

Fail 8 Mar 2014 95,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front brake disc worn

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs corroded edges

high-level stop light not working

rear loading door not opening from outside

rear service brakes are !grabbing!

Fail 9 Mar 2013 91,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

hight level stop light not working

nearside and offside screen washer aims low

Pass 9 Mar 2013 91,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

hight level stop light not working

nearside and offside screen washer aims low

Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

air bag light stays on

gearbox lower tie bar bush is deteriorated and has play

grease on nearside outer driveshaft joint

grease on offside outer driveshaft boot

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

slight play in offside of the steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2012 87,024 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

air bag light stays on

gearbox lower tie bar bush is deteriorated and has play

grease on nearside outer driveshaft joint

grease on offside outer driveshaft boot

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

slight play in offside of the steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,442 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

grease on nearside outer drive shaft joint

high-level stop light not working

Fail 7 Mar 2011 80,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

grease on nearside outer drive shaft joint

high-level stop light not working

one exhaust silencer rubber broken

Pass 25 Feb 2010 75,321 miles

both front tyre treads close to limit

front anti roll bar bushes in poor condition

some binding on offside rear hub

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,152 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

offside screen washer weak operation

Fail 23 Feb 2009 68,152 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

offside screen washer weak operation

Fail 1 Mar 2008 62,927 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 62,927 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 54,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light stays on

Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,840 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 45,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X978 FBK is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 X978 FBK, 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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X978 FBK is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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