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S183 KLJ

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 KLJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011
Pass 30 Oct 2010
Fail 29 Oct 2010

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009
Fail 23 Sep 2009

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 171,990 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 157,198 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish in sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2008 157,197 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear tyre starting to perish in sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2007 136,289 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 136,283 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 129,228 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 129,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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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S183 KLJ is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S183 KLJ, 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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S183 KLJ is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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