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R81 COR

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,949 mi
Last recorded100,949 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 COR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2018 100,949 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH SIDES AS MARKED. JACKING POINTS.. (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH SIDES AS MARKED JACKING POINTS.. (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,278 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 97,278 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 94,010 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 94,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 91,150 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,742 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 87,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 84,606 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

air bag light on

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2009 83,510 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 79,417 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 74,836 miles

advise air bag lamp on

Pass 3 May 2006 69,569 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R81 COR is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R81 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 R81 COR registered?

R81 COR is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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