MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
airbag light on
nearside mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear
some wear/ play in steering rack
wiper blades poor condition
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
airbag light on
some wear /play in steering rack
wiper blades poor condition
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Airbag light staying on.
N/s wing mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear.
N/s/f shockabsorber weeping.
Oil leak
Some wear/play in steering rack.
Wiper blades poor condition.
How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?
Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R896 JGX is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R896 JGX, 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 R896 JGX registered?
R896 JGX is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 June 1998.
Is R896 JGX safe to buy?
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