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R447 HWS

1998 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,471 mi
Last recorded169,471 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 HWS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 169,471 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front antiroll bar links perished

Brake compensator seized

Catalyst internals broken up

Engine light on and airbag light on

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

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

Oil leak

Slight movement in both top strut mounts

Slight movement in steering column

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 166,502 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2006

air bag and engine mamagment light on

speedo bulb not working

Fail 18 Dec 2006 1 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air/engine managment lights on

speedo bulb not working

Pass 23 Nov 2005 162,939 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

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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R447 HWS is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R447 HWS, 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 R447 HWS registered?

R447 HWS is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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