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R204 FNE

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,281 mi
Last recorded136,281 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 FNE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 136,281 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 136,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 134,107 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 134,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Pass 26 Apr 2007 129,273 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 129,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 2 Mar 2006 122,575 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 122,575 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R204 FNE is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R204 FNE, 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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R204 FNE is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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