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A5 KSY

1998 Renault Kangoo

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,179 mi
Last recorded162,179 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 KSY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 162,179 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 158,551 miles

advise front wheel studs

advise tracking & camber alignment

both sides front under sill flitches sealant breaking away

rear subframe swinging arms & componants showing rust corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2012 158,551 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s under sill flitches sealant breaking away

rear subframe swinging arms & componants showing rust corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2011 153,827 miles

advise free off rear limit valve leaver

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

slight movement in o/s/f top mount

Fail 26 Oct 2011 153,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

slight movement in o/s/f top mount

advise free off rear limit valve leaver

Pass 29 Oct 2010 150,033 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 150,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 146,339 miles

frront brake discs showing wear & corrosion

headlamp level on no 3

o/s/ undersill flitch rusted & showing corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2009 146,338 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

frront brake discs showing wear & corrosion

headlamp level on no 3

o/s/ undersill flitch rusted & showing corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2008

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 135,033 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 135,033 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 123,051 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 123,049 miles

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

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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A5 KSY is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 107,393 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 A5 KSY, 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 28 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A5 KSY is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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