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R226 PHC

1998 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

54,249 mi
Last recorded54,249 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 PHC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 54,249 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

vehicle generally very corrodded underneath

Fail 15 Oct 2013 54,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

vehicle generally very corrodded underneath

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,904 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lower engine tie bar bushes play

o/s/r wheel arck getting rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2012 53,901 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lower engine tie bar bushes play

o/s/r wheel arck getting rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,178 miles

air bag light on

centre exhaust rubber split

slight play top of steering col

Fail 20 Oct 2011 51,162 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

centre exhaust rubber split

slight play top of steering col

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,443 miles

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on

play at both front leg top mounts

play at steering inner track rod joints

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2010 48,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on

offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

play at both front leg top mounts

play at steering inner track rod joints

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on

nearside front suspension leg slight leaking

nearside front tyre wall damaged

rear tyres perished

slight play at front suspension leg top mounts

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2009 44,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on

nearside front suspension leg slight leaking

nearside front tyre wall damaged

rear tyres perished

slight play at front suspension leg top mounts

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,718 miles

airbag light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear sidewall worn

oil leak from engine

slight exhaust blow

spars tyre worn

Fail 11 Oct 2008 40,698 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

airbag light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear sidewall worn

oil leak from engine

slight exhaust blow

spars tyre worn

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,728 miles

airbag light on

both rear tyre outer side walls scrubbed

corrosion starting on nearside front subframe

front exhaust joint starting to blow

offside front mirror glass cracked

slight play in nearside front suspension strut top

slight play in offside front track rod

Fail 1 Oct 2007 37,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

airbag light on

both rear tyres outer side walls scubbed

brake fluid level very low

corrosion starting nearside front subframe

nearside front headlamp damaged

offside front mirror glass cracked

slight play in nearside front suspension strut top

slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,616 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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R226 PHC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R226 PHC, 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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R226 PHC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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