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S239 BVC

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,337 mi
Last recorded104,337 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 BVC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 104,337 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil leak and oil level low

gear selection poor

play nsf steering arm

play osf wheel bearing

rear door handle damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2008

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil leak and oil level low

gear selection poor

high level brake light innop

play nsf steering arm

play osf wheel bearing

rear door handle damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2007 102,410 miles

orginaal advisorys have not been done

Fail 5 Sep 2007 102,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

engine oil leak

gear selection poor

middle exhaust blow

rear door handle damaged

slight play osf steering arm and wishbone

Pass 21 Jul 2006 97,391 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 97,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

exhaust bobbin snapped at rear

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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S239 BVC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S239 BVC, 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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S239 BVC is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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