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R42 HBW

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,910 mi
Last recorded203,910 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 HBW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 203,910 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2010 923,203 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2010 923,203 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 201,006 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 188,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2008 188,950 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 185,110 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 185,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 181,881 miles

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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R42 HBW 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 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 R42 HBW, 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 R42 HBW registered?

R42 HBW is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R42 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 HBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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