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R363 GCG

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,401 mi
Last recorded90,401 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 GCG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,401 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

engine mount defective

Pass 21 Jun 2011 86,800 miles

front pads worn

nsr tyre worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,170 miles

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

airbag light on

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2010 81,158 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 81,140 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dash light air bag warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2008 69,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

chips in windscreen

loaded

parking brake lever travel long

some play in n/s steering rack inner joint

vin plate damaged o/s door shut

Fail 21 Apr 2008 69,935 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

chips in windscreen

loaded

parking brake lever travel long

some play in n/s steering rack inner joint

vin plate damaged o/s door shut

Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,593 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 58,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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R363 GCG is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R363 GCG, 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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R363 GCG is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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