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R964 FOT

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,759 mi
Last recorded100,759 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 FOT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 100,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

cut on nearside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 17 Mar 2010 100,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

cut on nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Apr 2009 97,291 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 9 Apr 2009 97,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 93,921 miles

n/s/r brake binding

oil leaks

slight inbalance and judder on rear brakes

Fail 17 Apr 2008 93,921 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r brake binding

oil leaks

slight inbalance and judder on rear brakes

Pass 14 Mar 2007 89,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 85,582 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 85,508 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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R964 FOT is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R964 FOT, 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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R964 FOT is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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