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R268 EGV

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,913 mi
Last recorded194,913 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 EGV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 194,913 miles

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

n/s and o/s front inner ball pivots slight free play

Pass 4 Jun 2008 187,526 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 187,526 miles

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

Slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 6 Jun 2007 177,619 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 177,582 miles

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

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

airbag light on

o/s/f mirror cracked (not a fail)

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Fail 24 May 2006 166,331 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 166,331 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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R268 EGV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R268 EGV, 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 R268 EGV registered?

R268 EGV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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