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R685 AWG

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

179,999 mi
Last recorded179,999 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 AWG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 179,999 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside outer chassis /floor advance state of corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 179,912 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside outer chassis /floor advance state of corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 175,326 miles

Battery insecure ( testable item next year)

Freed off load comp valve linkage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 166,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 166,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 148,990 miles

front brake discs slightley pitted

Fail 21 Jul 2009

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Corrosion to floor and chassis.

Engine mount worn and insecure.

O/s/r tyre worn on edge.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 144,290 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 144,290 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 138,448 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 138,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 133,702 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 133,702 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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R685 AWG is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R685 AWG, 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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R685 AWG is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 July 1998.

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