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R462 PHC

1998 Renault Kangoo

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,002 mi
Last recorded132,002 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 PHC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 132,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack has knock and slight roughness

Pass 19 Mar 2013 129,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 126,150 miles

steering rack noisey/ knocking

Fail 23 Mar 2012 126,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

steering rack noisey/ knocking

Pass 1 Apr 2011 123,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 121,545 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 119,097 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 116,216 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 114,176 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 114,165 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 109,799 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 109,798 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R462 PHC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R462 PHC, 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 R462 PHC registered?

R462 PHC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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