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R270 RST

1998 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,162 mi
Last recorded112,162 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 RST
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 112,162 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 112,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,474 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Nov 2009 102,474 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2007 96,517 miles

rear brakehose ferrules corroded,front to rear brakepipe mounting brackets,no spare wheel.

rear tyres fouling inner wings,rear tyres perished,front anti-roll bar bushes,o/s/f and n/s/f brakepipe to brake hose mountings tied with tie straps,o/s/f and n/s/f stuts corroded,

Pass 13 Jul 2006 89,324 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 89,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 79,858 miles

oil leak

rear axle 2 high imbalance

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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R270 RST is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R270 RST, 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 R270 RST registered?

R270 RST is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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