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R895 POD

1998 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,121 mi
Last recorded131,121 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 POD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 131,121 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 131,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 127,339 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

neaeside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2011 127,273 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

neaeside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2011 127,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 122,156 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 122,156 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 119,432 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 119,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 116,960 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 112,340 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 107,880 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 POD is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,890cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 POD, 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 POD registered?

R895 POD is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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