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R46 RVJ

1998 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1807cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,192 mi
Last recorded164,192 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 RVJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,807cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 May 2017 164,192 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 156,106 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 145,116 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

slight play n/s front suspension top mouting.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 133,721 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 124,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 114,172 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 102,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 97,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 94,491 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,838 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2007 89,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn,lipped and distorted

front brake pads low

front brake performance showing distortion

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

rear tyres cracking up badly and getting low

windscreen damage zone A

Pass 12 Aug 2006 84,214 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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R46 RVJ is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,807cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R46 RVJ, 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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R46 RVJ is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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