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S179 RWC

1998 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

157,358 mi
Last recorded157,358 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 RWC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 157,358 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Fail 2 Dec 2011 157,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 146,753 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 146,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 134,215 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 133,723 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

NAIL IN REAR NEARSIDE TYRE AND WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 30 Oct 2008 119,702 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 119,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2008

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 111,307 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 111,306 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 99,489 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 99,489 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 90,739 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 90,739 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 RWC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 S179 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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S179 RWC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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