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R179 EGV

1998 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,539 mi
Last recorded114,539 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 EGV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 114,539 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

underside surface corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2018 114,539 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,476 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,197 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,244 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 17 Aug 2012 106,382 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 106,382 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight roughness when rotating nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,912 miles

1/ has one of rear exhaust rubber mounts missing

Fail 16 Aug 2011 101,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1/ has one of rear exhaust rubber mounts missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 96,007 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 96,007 miles

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

Front brake discs badly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 91,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 91,296 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,454 miles

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

n/s/f/ tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in both steering rack end ball joints

slight play in steering coloumn bushes

very slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,462 miles

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

engine torque reaction bar bush worn

front exhaust flexable joint mesh deteriorated/broken

o/s/f wiper blade becomming split at end

rear exhaust rubber mounts cracking

slight play in n/s inner rack ball joint

Fail 12 Jul 2007 72,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 63,898 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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R179 EGV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R179 EGV, 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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R179 EGV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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