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R53 XPX

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,546 mi
Last recorded175,546 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 XPX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 175,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion both sides wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 174,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill and floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 171,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut to tread

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2016 171,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to side of shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut to tread

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 165,987 miles

N/s/r tyre is slightly perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 165,981 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/s/r tyre is slightly perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 163,507 miles

Both rear tyre's o/s and n/s cracking on side wall's

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 160,626 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 157,757 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/s/r tyre is cut across tread

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 157,715 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/s/r tyre is cut across tread

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 151,957 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 146,570 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 146,468 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 20 Mar 2009 140,517 miles

both front tyres close to limit

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside inner cv gaitor split

Fail 16 Mar 2009 140,513 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside inner cv gaitor split

Pass 4 Jun 2008 131,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 121,574 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 115,320 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 115,320 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

tyre pressure low on o/s rear tyre,

tyre walls cracking on outter walls

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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R53 XPX is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R53 XPX, 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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R53 XPX is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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