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R488 JWT

1998 Renault Kangoo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,036 mi
Last recorded133,036 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 JWT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 133,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 129,273 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 129,273 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 123,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 112,993 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 112,993 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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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R488 JWT is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R488 JWT, 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 R488 JWT registered?

R488 JWT is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R488 JWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 JWT shows 6 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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