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R655 VLE

1998 Renault Kangoo

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,123 mi
Last recorded81,123 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,123 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner handle (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 81,073 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 80,683 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,683 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,009 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in both inner steering rods

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 73,477 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 73,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear shocks are weak

NOTE: Rear of vehicle loaded at time of test

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,329 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 69,326 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,620 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 64,619 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,253 miles

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

front wiper need to be change

offside rear tyre side wall start cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2008 58,253 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front wiper need to be change

offside rear tyre side wall start cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,214 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 53,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,330 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 46,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R655 VLE is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R655 VLE, 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 R655 VLE registered?

R655 VLE is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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