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S122 NRV

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,726 mi
Last recorded105,726 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 NRV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 105,726 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 105,724 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 99,222 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 99,222 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 91,310 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 74,005 miles

Front brake discs quite worn.

Fail 10 Dec 2007 73,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs quite worn.

Front brake pads look low.

Fail 18 Oct 2006 64,911 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

all tyre treads wearing low & scuffed on outer side walls

slight damage to front number plate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 64,911 miles

Spare tyre defective

all tyre treads wearing low & scuffed on outer side walls

slight damage to front number plate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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S122 NRV 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 54.5%.

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 S122 NRV, 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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What year was S122 NRV registered?

S122 NRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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