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S179 LDP

1998 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,812 mi
Last recorded87,812 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 LDP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,812 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 87,806 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,016 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,836 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link rubber bush's perished

chip in screen

slight play offside front steering rack arm

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,231 miles

air bag light on

chip in screen

long travle handbrake

slight blow rear joint

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,828 miles

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

chip in screen

nearside front rack boot perished

slight bind nearside rear wheel

slight blow manifold area

slight blow second and rear joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,523 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,396 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,558 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 56,556 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,497 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 51,844 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Sep 2005 50,032 miles

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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S179 LDP is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S179 LDP, 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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S179 LDP is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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