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R862 JSG

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,436 mi
Last recorded119,436 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 JSG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 119,436 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 119,436 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 116,512 miles

Exhaust clamp loose at middle

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

Slight seepage from O/S/R wheel cylinder

Fail 22 Oct 2009 109,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 109,468 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 103,475 miles

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly advise a tracking check

Pass 26 Oct 2007 95,999 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 95,966 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 95,950 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Airbag warning light staying on,

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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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R862 JSG is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R862 JSG, 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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R862 JSG is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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