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R998 BUX

1998 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,954 mi
Last recorded151,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 BUX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 151,954 miles

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to floors/sills.

cover missing from towbar electrical socket.

damage to front screen.

deterioration to offside parking brake cable.

offside rear suspension stop missing.

oil leaks.

rear brakes 25% imbalanced.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 151,837 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

brake pipes corroded in places.

corrosion to floors/sills/wheel arches.

damage to front screen.

damage to offside seatbelt webbing.

deterioration to offside parking brake cable.

general corrosion to under body.

oil leaks.

play in nearside front suspension leg when hanging free.

Fail 30 Dec 2013

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

brake pipes corroded in places.

corrosion to floors/sills/wheel arches.

damage to front screen.

damage to offside seatbelt webbing.

deterioration to offside parking brake cable.

general corrosion to under body.

oil leaks.

parking brake pulls up uneven.

play in nearside front suspension leg when hanging free.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 150,888 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jun 2012 150,888 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2011 145,657 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 145,575 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 144,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

crack outside wiper zone

Fail 16 Jun 2010 144,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

crack outside wiper zone

Fail 12 Jun 2009 143,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake cable covers cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2009 143,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake cable covers cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2008 141,323 miles

Auxially belt tensioner worn. P.A.S belt slack.

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 141,323 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Auxially belt tensioner worn. P.A.S belt slack.

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 139,432 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

o/s hand brake outer cover cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2007 139,432 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2007 138,583 miles

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

handbrake cabel covers cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2006 134,382 miles

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

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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R998 BUX is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R998 BUX, 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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R998 BUX is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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