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R757 BCR

1998 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,124 mi
Last recorded74,124 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 BCR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,124 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 74,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,622 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2015 69,597 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres poor condition on inner edge

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,970 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on the inner edge

n/s/f tyre perishing on the outer sidewall

Fail 8 Sep 2011 56,814 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,814 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,911 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 54,911 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,737 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,646 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 43,646 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,657 miles

O/S/R tyre showing outer side wall daage and inner side wall spliting but inner safty cordes NOT exposed

Slight play in top steering coloum bush

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 40,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Both rear tyre showing outer side wall damage

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,020 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 39,020 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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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R757 BCR is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R757 BCR, 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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R757 BCR is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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