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R230 UGC

1998 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,032 mi
Last recorded147,032 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 UGC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 147,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 132,279 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 132,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2010 117,836 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 117,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 107,676 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 107,974 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 103,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 97,674 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 90,157 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers door inside handle loose but operates ok

off side mirror cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2006 89,992 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R230 UGC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R230 UGC, 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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R230 UGC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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