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R658 YWE

1998 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,917 mi
Last recorded153,917 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 YWE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2015 153,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 148,606 miles

play in top steering column bush/bearing

Fail 17 Nov 2014 148,606 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in top steering column bush/bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 142,339 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r brake effort lower than o/s

Pass 20 Nov 2012 135,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 129,467 miles

air bag light on

play in top steering column bush/bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2010 122,451 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 122,451 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 116,010 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 109,919 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 109,919 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 102,612 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 93,437 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 93,437 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 88,137 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 88,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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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R658 YWE is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R658 YWE, 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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R658 YWE is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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