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S251 JBK

1998 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,558 mi
Last recorded153,558 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 JBK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 153,558 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 136,932 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 115,421 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 115,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 97,868 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 97,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 86,502 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 75,360 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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S251 JBK is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 S251 JBK, 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 S251 JBK registered?

S251 JBK is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S251 JBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S251 JBK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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