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R895 GVW

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,663 mi
Last recorded123,663 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 GVW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2009 123,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 116,562 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 116,492 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 109,451 miles

nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread wearing bald on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2005 97,407 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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R895 GVW is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R895 GVW, 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 R895 GVW registered?

R895 GVW is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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