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S146 RWC

1998 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 RWC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2016

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 107,574 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 102,410 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 102,495 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 102,470 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,993 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight play in N/S & O/S front suspension

Fail 27 Jun 2013 94,993 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in N/S & O/S front suspension

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 104,579 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 104,579 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 97,330 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil dampness N/S front hub

Slight wear in N/S front suspension top mount

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 97,330 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil dampness N/S front hub

Slight wear in N/S front suspension top mount

Pass 26 May 2010 88,500 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2009 81,440 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,440 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 75,163 miles

front brake discs rusting on outer edge inner face

Pass 18 Jun 2007 71,618 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 71,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2006 70,970 miles

both front track rod ends have slight play in

nearside sill at rear getting weak

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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S146 RWC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S146 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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S146 RWC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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