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R690 XRV

1998 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,904 mi
Last recorded112,904 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 XRV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 112,904 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2013 106,918 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front no plate cracked

nsf driveshaft becoming worn

steering rack becoming worn

Fail 7 Jun 2013 108,903 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front no plate cracked

nsf driveshaft becoming worn

steering rack becoming worn

Pass 6 Jun 2012 105,493 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 May 2012 105,470 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 May 2011 98,599 miles

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

os ns wing mirror cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,188 miles

slight damage to front numberplate

Fail 26 May 2010 91,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight damage to front numberplate

Pass 21 May 2009 81,007 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f mirror cracked

rear brakes noisy

Pass 31 May 2008 80,142 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

surface corrosion o/s sill

Pass 26 May 2007 74,287 miles

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

o/s/r sill has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2006 71,797 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight play in steering rack inner joints with engine not running

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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R690 XRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R690 XRV, 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 R690 XRV registered?

R690 XRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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