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R879 GWC

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,720 mi
Last recorded101,720 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 GWC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 101,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2014 101,416 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 8 May 2014 101,415 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Pass 10 May 2013 101,056 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 100,246 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 99,432 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 99,432 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,880 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 98,880 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,446 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 95,369 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 93,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 92,644 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 92,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s & n/s front chasis cut

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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R879 GWC 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 R879 GWC, 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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R879 GWC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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