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R733 YLB

1998 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,465 mi
Last recorded131,465 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 YLB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 131,465 miles

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

Rear loading doors cannot be opened without use of key

Fail 12 Nov 2014 131,465 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear loading doors cannot be opened without use of key

Pass 16 Dec 2013 114,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 114,329 miles

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

brake pedal ruber worn

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 114,327 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal ruber worn

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 110,337 miles

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

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

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

offside mirror slightly inscure

slight misting around offside of steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,539 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

drivers door mirror damaged and slighty lose

Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,516 miles

anti slip provision worn

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2009 91,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

anti slip provision worn

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,520 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 73,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 May 2007 51,698 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 51,662 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,455 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 34,455 miles

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

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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R733 YLB is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R733 YLB, 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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R733 YLB is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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