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R766 XRV

1998 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,299 mi
Last recorded130,299 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 XRV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 130,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 120,571 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 107,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 95,780 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 95,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,274 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,985 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 78,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 73,969 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 73,969 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 68,102 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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R766 XRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R766 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 R766 XRV registered?

R766 XRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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