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R419 OVT

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,672 mi
Last recorded105,672 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 OVT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,672 miles

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

Nearside front floor has been repaired on interior of vehicle,nearside floor to outer sill holed and corroded,strength of vehicle has been re-established by repair to interior

Fail 30 May 2012 105,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 101,039 miles

BABY SEAT N/S/F

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORROD IN CLIPS

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES AND FLEXI FERRELS GREASED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORODED

O/S/F CV BOOT CRACKING

O/S/F OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORROD

O/S/R BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT JUDDER

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEL BEARING

UNDERSIDE OF VAN LIGHTLY CORRODED

n/s/r brake performance low

Fail 14 Sep 2010 100,986 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BABY SEAT N/S/F

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORROD IN CLIPS

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES AND FLEXI FERRELS GREASED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORODED

O/S/F CV BOOT CRACKING

O/S/F OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORROD

O/S/R BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT JUDDER

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEL BEARING

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

UNDERSIDE OF VAN LIGHTLY CORRODED

n/s/r brake performance low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 98,169 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 98,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs corroded ns rear brake reading low

Pass 13 Sep 2008

Air Bag Warning Light On

Lower Engine Mounting Worn

Fail 6 Sep 2008

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007
Fail 15 Sep 2007

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 89,002 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 89,002 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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R419 OVT is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R419 OVT, 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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R419 OVT is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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