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R290 TRX

1998 Renault Kangoo

Orange Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,902 mi
Last recorded114,902 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 TRX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 114,902 miles

air bag light on.

corrosion on rear chassis

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 114,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

air bag light on.

corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 23 Apr 2010 106,544 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 106,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 98,641 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 98,641 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,706 miles

near side rack gator perished. rear tyres close to limit.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,549 miles

front brake discs are in poor condition.

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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R290 TRX is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Orange with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R290 TRX, 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 R290 TRX registered?

R290 TRX is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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