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R903 NWK

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,927 mi
Last recorded153,927 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 NWK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 153,927 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under car sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded car sill as marked (5.2.6)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 153,218 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 153,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 152,118 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 151,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2014 151,235 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 150,275 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 150,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 148,366 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 148,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 147,320 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 147,268 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 145,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 140,849 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 137,300 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 131,429 miles

O/s rear tyre reinforced others on vehicle standard tyres.

O/s tail light dims when indicator operated.

Radiator insecure.

Stone chip in windscreen zone A.

Fail 5 Jun 2007 131,417 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/s rear tyre reinforced others on vehicle standard tyres.

O/s tail light dims when indicator operated.

Radiator insecure.

Stone chip in windscreen zone "a".

Pass 12 Jun 2006 122,192 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 121,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R903 NWK is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R903 NWK, 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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R903 NWK is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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