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S247 NRV

1998 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,041 mi
Last recorded20,041 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 NRV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 20,041 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,763 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 5,556 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 3,341 miles

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

hand brake has a lot of travel

Fail 15 May 2009 3,341 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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)

hand brake has a lot of travel

Pass 16 May 2008 398,779 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 398,779 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 393,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 386,616 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 386,616 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 361,813 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 361,813 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S247 NRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 107,393 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 S247 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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S247 NRV is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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