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S246 NRV

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,173 mi
Last recorded117,173 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 NRV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 117,173 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

center exhaust rubber mounting deteriated but servicable at present

cut to n/s/r tyre side wall (not showing cords)

early signs of corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan pescribed areas

n/s/r and o/s/r flexy brake pibe ferrls slight corrosion

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 13 Nov 2009 113,626 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 113,626 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 109,565 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 109,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,606 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 103,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 94,782 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 94,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 91,719 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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S246 NRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S246 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 S246 NRV registered?

S246 NRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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