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R938 OMJ

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 OMJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,426 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 95,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,859 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 91,858 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,939 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 88,937 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,926 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,942 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 79,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 76,984 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 76,984 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,679 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 70,770 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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R938 OMJ is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R938 OMJ, 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 R938 OMJ registered?

R938 OMJ is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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