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R781 COR

1998 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,771 mi
Last recorded101,771 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 COR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 101,771 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 97,548 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 95,073 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 95,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,814 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 88,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,903 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 82,049 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 82,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 77,925 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 71,626 miles

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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R781 COR is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R781 COR, 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 R781 COR registered?

R781 COR is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R781 COR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 COR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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