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R709 XRV

1998 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,894 mi
Last recorded141,894 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 XRV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 141,894 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated.

front service brakes show run-out.

major under vehicle oil/fluid contamination.

near side front door mirror glass damaged/incomplete.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side outer sills show weakness due to corrosion.

off and near side rear service brakes show run-out/judder.

off side front headlamp beam image weak.

service brake pedal shows travel.

various exhaust rubber mounts show deterioration.

various fuel system componants show oil/fluid contamination.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 141,888 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated.

front service brakes show run-out.

major under vehicle oil/fluid contamination.

near side front door mirror glass damaged/incomplete.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side outer sills show weakness due to corrosion.

off and near side rear service brakes show run-out/judder.

off side front headlamp beam image weak.

service brake pedal shows travel.

various exhaust rubber mounts show deterioration.

various fuel system componants show oil/fluid contamination.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 134,307 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 130,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2009 130,785 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 124,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 124,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 115,145 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 115,145 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak ?

slight play in steering rack

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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R709 XRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R709 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 R709 XRV registered?

R709 XRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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