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S176 NRV

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

161,617 mi
Last recorded161,617 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 NRV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2011 161,617 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 142,779 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 142,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

offside & nearside sills corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2010 142,730 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2008 134,178 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 134,162 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 121,141 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 121,141 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 112,851 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 112,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S176 NRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S176 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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S176 NRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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