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R253 YOM

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,814 mi
Last recorded112,814 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 YOM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2014 112,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 111,333 miles

n/s/f top suspension mounting lift in rubber

Fail 25 Nov 2013 111,295 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f top suspension mounting lift in rubber

Pass 6 Dec 2012 110,249 miles

o/s and n/s sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f lift in susspension

rear cross panel to bumper showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2011 108,299 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 108,250 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 104,257 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 104,257 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise - air bag light on

advise - play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 25 Nov 2009

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise - air bag light on

advise - play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 10 Dec 2008 93,018 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 93,018 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 86,864 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 80,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 80,509 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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R253 YOM is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,149cc petrol 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 R253 YOM, 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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R253 YOM is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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