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R256 GGU

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,867 mi
Last recorded181,867 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 GGU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 181,867 miles

exhaust blowing near mount bracket

nearside and offside inner sills rusting

nearside and offside outer sills rusting

offside front floor pan rusting

Pass 5 Jun 2013 179,463 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside sills rusting

nearside rear chassis rusting

small rust hole in offside front floor

Fail 21 May 2012 176,265 miles

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

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

front drop link bushes worn

nearside and offside sills rusting

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2012 176,265 miles

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

front drop link bushes worn

nearside and offside sills rusting

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 173,615 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

low brake performance pass

wear to offside front top mount

Pass 28 May 2010 170,255 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 166,275 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 162,037 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 157,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 153,896 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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R256 GGU is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R256 GGU, 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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What year was R256 GGU registered?

R256 GGU is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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