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R585 HEV

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,602 mi
Last recorded88,602 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 HEV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 88,602 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front a/r bar link bushes worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 88,602 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front a/r bar link bushes worn

Fail 12 Jan 2009 79,851 miles

Both front tyres close to ware bands (165/70x13).

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

O/S window regulator u/s.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Various chips in windscreen.

Various oil leaks from engine.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 79,851 miles

Both front tyres close to ware bands (165/70x13).

O/S window regulator u/s.

Various chips in windscreen.

Various oil leaks from engine.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,877 miles

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

O/S/F window u/s.

Oil weeps from engine.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 75,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine rear mounting worn too excess

Pass 8 Jul 2006 72,130 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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R585 HEV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R585 HEV, 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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R585 HEV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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