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R585 OJT

1998 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,659 mi
Last recorded176,659 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 OJT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 176,659 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 176,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 175,053 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2009 174,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 174,409 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 174,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advises oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 163,299 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 OJT is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol 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 OJT, 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 R585 OJT registered?

R585 OJT is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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