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R124 ALC

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,506 mi
Last recorded106,506 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 ALC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 106,506 miles

spare wheel is loose

rear exhuast rubber mount is in poor condition

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

bodywork damaged

drivers seat is damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2010 106,505 miles

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

bodywork damaged

drivers seat is damaged

rear exhuast rubber mount is in poor condition

spare wheel is loose

Pass 11 Sep 2009 95,990 miles

advise grease around nearside cv boot but not split

slight blow at exhaust joint

Pass 12 Sep 2008 94,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 11 Sep 2008 94,129 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 10 Sep 2007 90,619 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 90,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,744 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 79,744 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 73,911 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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R124 ALC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R124 ALC, 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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R124 ALC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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