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S188 NRV

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,609 mi
Last recorded162,609 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 NRV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 162,609 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 162,581 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 148,375 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 148,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

steering rack inner ball joints worn

steering rack notchy

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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S188 NRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S188 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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What year was S188 NRV registered?

S188 NRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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