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R975 FOT

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 FOT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2013
Pass 20 Nov 2012

play in o/s/f top strut mount

spare tyre flat

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion not through all skins o/s outer sill

exhaust rear silencer leaking

front brake discs thin + pads quite thin

heavy engine oil leak

n/s steering rack boot heavily perished

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f coil spring corroding

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey on limit

Pass 13 Jun 2011

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

both number plates in poor condition

both steering rack boots perishing

corrosion not through all skins o/s outer sill + rear inner wheel arches

front brake discs thin

heavy engine oil leak

long handbrake travel

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f coil spring corroding

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear section of exhaust leaking

some play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2010

exhaust leak front pipe

front brake discs + pads very thin

front number plate cracked

heavy engine oil leak

n/s steering rack boot heavily perished

play in n/s track rod end on limit

play in o/s/r wheel bearing on limit

spare tyre flat

vehicle emitting some black smoke

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Jun 2009

corrosion not through all skins o/s outer sill

front number plate cracked

long handbrake travel

play in n/s track rod end on limit

play in o/s/r wheel bearing on limit

slight play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in steering rack both sides

spare tyre below limit + flat

Pass 3 Jun 2008
Pass 7 Jun 2007 296,149 miles

front disc and pads very thin

middle section exhaust leaking

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight play in both front balljoints and track rod ends

Pass 5 Jun 2006 287,452 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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R975 FOT is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R975 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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R975 FOT is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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