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R949 GWC

1998 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,763 mi
Last recorded123,763 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 GWC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 123,763 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 123,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013
Fail 10 Jul 2013

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012
Fail 11 Jul 2012

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011
Fail 15 Jul 2011

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010
Pass 13 Aug 2009 101,134 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 97,265 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007
Fail 4 Aug 2005 84,278 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R949 GWC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 107,393 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R949 GWC, 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 R949 GWC registered?

R949 GWC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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