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R85 OCF

1998 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,322 mi
Last recorded124,322 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 OCF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 124,322 miles

RUST STARTING

Fail 6 Mar 2017 97,789 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

RUST STARTING

Pass 11 Apr 2016 121,714 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 11 Apr 2016 121,714 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 118,771 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

RUST STARTING

Fail 13 Mar 2015 118,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 12 Apr 2014 113,150 miles

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

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 113,150 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 13 Apr 2013 107,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 107,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 100,387 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT CUT

Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,741 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 93,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 85,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 78,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 70,913 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 64,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front & rear brakes require attention

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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R85 OCF is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R85 OCF, 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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R85 OCF is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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