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R385 AAY

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,225 mi
Last recorded161,225 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 AAY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 161,225 miles

centre stop lamp n/w

front discs in poor condition

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Aug 2011 161,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

centre stop lamp n/w

front discs in poor condition

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Aug 2010 156,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 150,043 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 134,666 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

hand brake travel longer than expected on this type of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2008 134,666 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

hand brake travel longer than expected on this type of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2006 130,305 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 130,305 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R385 AAY is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White 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 R385 AAY, 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 R385 AAY registered?

R385 AAY is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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