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S177 NRV

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

142,278 mi
Last recorded142,278 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 NRV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2010 142,278 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 142,282 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 142,278 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 138,290 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 138,062 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 128,108 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 128,106 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Chassis number only just readable.

Seat belt webbing deteriorating.

Some imbalance to rear brakes, n/s works a bit quicker and better than o/s.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 118,628 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 118,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake discs showing signs of wear.

Brake hose ferrules corroding.

N/s seat belt webbing deteriorating.

No visible warning for indicators.

O/s front ball joint gaiter split.

Oil on engine.

Slight leak from front exhaust.

Some fluctuation on rear brakes.

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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S177 NRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S177 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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S177 NRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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