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R757 LVV

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,213 mi
Last recorded96,213 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 LVV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 96,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,560 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel missing

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 88,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel missing

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,709 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 79,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 70,524 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in both sides front rack end bushes

Pass 29 May 2008 68,386 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 68,386 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear footbrakes slight grab

weight of unsupported exhaust cause of brake pipe kink

Pass 17 May 2007 65,247 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 65,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADVISE STRONG NEARLY EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING RACK ENDS RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

brake discs worn

exhaust semi insicure requires immeadiate attention

movement in nearside and offside front top shock mounts

Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,967 miles

offside mirror cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2006 60,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 LVV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LVV, 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 R757 LVV registered?

R757 LVV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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