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R984 PRX

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,562 mi
Last recorded165,562 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 PRX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 165,562 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

dampness around pas rack

front anti roll bar bushe rubbers cracked

slight play in power steering rack when not under load

slight surface rust starting on rear steel brake pipes

surface rust starting front floor pans

Pass 28 Aug 2012 165,562 miles

dampness around pas rack

front anti roll bar bushe rubbers cracked

slight play in power steering rack when not under load

slight surface rust starting on rear steel brake pipes

surface rust starting front floor pans

Pass 14 May 2011 161,250 miles

air bag light on

front number plate marked

o/s/f outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2011 161,114 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light on

front number plate marked

o/s/f outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 156,323 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear number plate marked

Pass 14 May 2009 152,215 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 152,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

clutch 'heavy'

front suspension bushes generally weak/worn

spare tyre is bald on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 143,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine/gearbox mounting worn

Pass 17 May 2007 132,813 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 132,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine leaking oil

engine staberlizer mounting worn

front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 28 Apr 2006 120,807 miles

air bag warning light on. †bad engine oil leak. †lower engine staberlizer mount worn to excess. †front brake discs in poor condition.

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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R984 PRX is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R984 PRX, 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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R984 PRX is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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