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R971 CBP

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,979 mi
Last recorded217,979 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 CBP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 217,979 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 217,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 210,888 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 202,002 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 202,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 193,486 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 185,333 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 185,333 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 181,285 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 175,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 166,538 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 155,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 155,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 143,617 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 128,081 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 112,062 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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R971 CBP is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R971 CBP, 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 R971 CBP registered?

R971 CBP is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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