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R997 EOW

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,058 mi
Last recorded160,058 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 EOW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 160,058 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 160,058 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 155,613 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 155,613 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 147,559 miles

EVIDENCE OF WHEEL BEARING NOISE FROM N/S/FRONT WHEEL

Fail 28 Jul 2010 147,559 miles

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

Nearside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

EVIDENCE OF WHEEL BEARING NOISE FROM N/S/FRONT WHEEL

Pass 3 Aug 2009 135,120 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 135,031 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2008 124,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 124,646 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 114,637 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 114,637 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 105,373 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 94,304 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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R997 EOW is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R997 EOW, 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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R997 EOW is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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