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R901 HDE

1998 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,221 mi
Last recorded148,221 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 HDE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 148,221 miles

165/65/14 X 2 -FRONTS

175/65/14 X 2 REARS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

MILEOMETRE LIGHT INOP

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/10/12

SEVERE OIL LEAK

T/BELT & SERVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 18 May 2012 148,221 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

165/65/14 X 2 -FRONTS

175/65/14 X 2 REARS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

MILEOMETRE LIGHT INOP

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/10/12

SEVERE OIL LEAK

T/BELT & SERVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 20 May 2011 145,439 miles

165/65/14 X2-FRONTS

175/65/14 X2-REARS

AFTER MARKET ALLOY WHEELS FITTED

AIR BAG W/LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

MILEOMETRE ILLUMINATION INOPERATIVE

OIL LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/10/11

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 16 May 2011 145,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

165/65/14 X2-FRONTS

175/65/14 X2-REARS

AFTER MARKET ALLOY WHEELS FITTED

AIR BAG W/LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

MILEOMETRE ILLUMINATION INOPERATIVE

OIL LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/10/11

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

VEHICLE PRESENTED IN EXTREAMLY DANGEROUS AND UNROAD WORTHY CONDITION-------------ADVISE NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 23 Apr 2010 137,434 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 137,434 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 127,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 117,869 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 106,764 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Pass 17 May 2006 97,217 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 97,217 miles

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

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

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

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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R901 HDE is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R901 HDE, 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 R901 HDE registered?

R901 HDE is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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