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R955 MHC

1998 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,936 mi
Last recorded116,936 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 MHC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2011 116,936 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 116,936 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 107,385 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 107,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006
Fail 2 Aug 2006

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

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

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

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

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

1. nearside front upper strut top mount worn † †2. chattering noise from timing belt area of engine † †3. spare wheel not present at time of test † †4. mileage display broken † †5. rear wiper blade split

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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R955 MHC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R955 MHC, 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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R955 MHC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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