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R452 EOW

1998 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,788 mi
Last recorded156,788 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 EOW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 156,788 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s inner sill rusty

n/s/f wing mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Jun 2012 156,788 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s inner sill rusty

n/s/f wing mirror glass missing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 153,290 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge just legal

Fail 6 Jun 2011 153,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge just legal

Pass 1 Jun 2010 150,174 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 150,174 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 148,156 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 148,156 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PAS fluid level low

Fail 20 Apr 2009 148,156 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 145,560 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 145,560 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 141,318 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 135,199 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 135,199 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R452 EOW is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R452 EOW, 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 R452 EOW registered?

R452 EOW is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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