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R108 LAP

1998 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,064 mi
Last recorded41,064 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 LAP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 41,064 miles

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)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner and outer face

front subframe heavily corroded

lower gearbox stabilizer linkage worn

nearside outer sill area corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear flexi brake hose ferrells corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 41,063 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner and outer face

front subframe heavily corroded

lower gearbox stabilizer linkage worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside outer sill area corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear flexi brake hose ferrells corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 38,711 miles

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

rear exhaust box leaking

Fail 21 May 2013 38,711 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear exhaust box leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,345 miles

both front drop links perished bushes

front to rear brake pipe rusty

front window damaged

off side rear tyre getting low

Fail 26 Apr 2012 32,545 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front drop links perished bushes

front to rear brake pipe rusty

front window damaged

off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 11 May 2011 31,082 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 31,065 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded

high level stop lamp inop

spare wheel carrier cage very rusty

whole underside and subframe very rusty

Pass 19 May 2010 30,338 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 30,338 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 23 May 2009 29,578 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 29,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2008 27,893 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

grease around o.s. c .v. boot area but no sign of leakage from the boot when wiped

n.s.f tyre side wall perished

o/s sill panel welded repair has no prtective sealer applied and therefore is rusting quite badly

Fail 15 May 2008 27,893 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

grease around o.s. c .v. boot area but no sign of leakage from the boot when wiped

n.s.f tyre side wall perished

o/s sill panel welded repair has no prtective sealer applied and therefore is rusting quite badly

Pass 17 May 2007 26,473 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2007 26,473 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 25,592 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 25,591 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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R108 LAP is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R108 LAP, 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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R108 LAP is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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