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R998 EOW

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,889 mi
Last recorded110,889 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 EOW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,889 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 110,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2012 110,848 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 110,703 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 110,270 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 110,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 109,629 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on

nearside seat just meets requirments

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2009 109,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on

nearside seat just meets requirments

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2008 104,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,248 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 Feb 2007 98,889 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Mar 2006 93,446 miles

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

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 EOW is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R998 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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R998 EOW is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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