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S116 RWC

1998 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,177 mi
Last recorded127,177 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 RWC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 127,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 127,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 120,301 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 120,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 107,862 miles

N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 107,862 miles

N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 97,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S116 RWC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S116 RWC, 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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S116 RWC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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