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R577 JEU

1998 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,227 mi
Last recorded97,227 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 JEU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 97,227 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 97,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 96,936 miles

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters poorly fitted to joint.

Both steering rack gaiters in poor condition.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing.

Some play/wear both front suspension top mounts.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Apr 2009 96,936 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters poorly fitted to joint.

Both steering rack gaiters in poor condition.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing.

Some play/wear both front suspension top mounts.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 91,049 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 91,049 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear service brake reading on the low side

Pass 3 Jan 2006 80,594 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 80,594 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R577 JEU is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R577 JEU, 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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R577 JEU is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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