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R953 KGO

1998 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,515 mi
Last recorded112,515 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 KGO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 112,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Apr 2015 112,515 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2014 111,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front outer sills starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn edges

Fail 27 May 2014 111,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front outer sills starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 15 May 2013 109,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2013 109,328 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 107,402 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers mirror cracked

front numberplate cracked

Fail 1 May 2012 107,402 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers mirror cracked

front numberplate cracked

Pass 18 May 2011 106,386 miles

front registration plate cracked

nearside rack boot perishing

offside mirror glass cracked

slight play in nearside lower swivel

Pass 31 Mar 2010 104,613 miles

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

nearside rack boot perishing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 31 Mar 2010 104,613 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rack boot perishing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 Dec 2008 102,087 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 102,087 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to limit.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 101,740 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 99,702 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 99,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 95,264 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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R953 KGO is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R953 KGO, 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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R953 KGO is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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